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GA HB211
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kasey Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Grants immunity from PFAS-related lawsuits to "PFAS receivers" — entities that use, receive, purchase, or dispose of products containing PFAS chemicals, but did not manufacture the chemicals themselves
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Immunity applies unless plaintiff demonstrates "gross negligence" (intentional, deliberate action with reckless disregard), which the court determines as a matter of law rather than a jury question
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Complete immunity applies when PFAS receivers comply with all EPA and Georgia Environmental Protection Division testing requirements and disposal limits
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Immunity extends to environmental engineers and consultants providing professional services to PFAS receivers
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Preserves personal injury and wrongful death claims, workers' compensation rights, state regulatory enforcement actions, and duty-to-warn obligations
Legislative Description
PFAS Receiver Shield Act; enact
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/11/2026