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GA HB1054

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits businesses with 10+ employees from knowingly discharging chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity into drinking water sources, or exposing individuals to such chemicals without first providing clear and reasonable warning

  • Requires the Governor to publish and annually update a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity by January 1, 2027, incorporating substances identified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and federal hazard standards

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General, district attorneys, or private citizens through public interest lawsuits after providing 60 days' notice to alleged violators

  • Creates the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund in the state treasury, funded by 75% of collected penalties, with the remaining 25% paid to the enforcing party

  • Effective date contingent on voters approving a constitutional amendment at the 2026 General Election authorizing creation of the enforcement fund; otherwise the act is automatically repealed

Legislative Description

Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2026; enact

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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