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GA HB1310
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Moore
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AI Summary
- Prohibits businesses with 10 or more employees from knowingly discharging chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity into sources of drinking water, or knowingly exposing individuals to such chemicals without first providing clear and reasonable warning (e.g., product labels, posted notices, public media)
- Requires the Governor to publish by January 1, 2025, and update annually, a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, incorporating at minimum substances identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the federal Hazard Communication Standard
- Establishes civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General, district attorneys, or private citizens acting in the public interest after providing 60 days' notice and a certificate of merit
- Creates the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund in the State Treasury, funded by 75% of collected penalties and accrued interest, with the remaining 25% paid to the enforcing party (Attorney General, district attorney, or private plaintiff)
- Contingent effective date of January 1, 2025, requiring voter adoption of a constitutional amendment at the 2024 General Election authorizing the fund; exempt entities include government agencies, public water systems, and businesses with fewer than 10 employees
Legislative Description
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2024; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Health2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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