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ME LD500

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Pluecker

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide free well water testing for low-income residents who receive MaineCare or food supplement assistance
  • Establishes testing programs for arsenic and PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) through the state Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory and contracted qualified labs
  • PFAS testing must use the most recently EPA-approved analytical method for quantifying maximum contamination levels
  • Mandates educational outreach to inform low-income residents about free testing availability and Maine State Housing Authority grants for water treatment systems
  • Expands eligibility for housing authority grants from arsenic-only contamination to include PFAS and other contaminants exceeding state standards

Legislative Description

An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing

Public Safety

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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