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GA SB538

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Hufstetler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires publicly owned treatment works to request PFAS-related information from industrial users by December 31, 2026, including whether they manufacture, produce, or use materials containing PFAS

  • Mandates industrial users provide annual disclosures starting April 1, 2027 to treatment works and the state division regarding PFAS in their operations and any best management practices implemented to reduce discharges

  • Applies to industrial users discharging 25,000+ gallons per day of process wastewater or contributing 5% or more of a treatment facility's capacity

  • Requires pretreatment permit applicants to include PFAS information in applications beginning April 1, 2027

  • Authorizes the Board of Natural Resources to adopt rules for implementation and requires corporate officers to certify submitted information under penalty of law

Legislative Description

"Forever Chemicals Transparency Act"; enact

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and the Environment2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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