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HI HB1921
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luke Evslin
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AI Summary
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Allows existing cesspools in priority level 3 areas to serve additional bedrooms within the same dwelling, up to a maximum of five total bedrooms, provided the cesspool was in use before August 30, 1991, or approved before March 21, 2016.
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Limits cesspool usage to no more than 1,000 gallons of wastewater per day and prohibits connecting additional structures to the cesspool.
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Does not authorize construction of new cesspools, modify existing cesspool conversion deadlines, or permit large-capacity cesspools under federal regulations.
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Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt implementing rules and prohibit bedroom additions in specific areas where evidence shows cesspool use is impacting water quality or human health.
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Effective date set as July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).
Legislative Description
Relating To Cesspools.
DOH
Last Action
Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.
3/12/2026