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FL H0207

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jervonte Edmonds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 381.0062, Florida Statutes, to require water suppliers to notify owners or occupants of affected residences by text message when health hazards exist due to contamination from pollutants or hazardous substances
  • Text message notifications must include the date contamination was found, the levels of contamination detected, and the expected date of restoration of potable water
  • Applies to private water systems, multifamily water systems, and public water systems under the supervision of the Florida Department of Health
  • Text message notice requirement is in addition to existing public notice obligations already specified by department rule
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Notice of Contaminated Water Systems

Last Action

Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee1/25/2023

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