HF 4825 Summary

• Establishes a $50 nonrefundable fee payable to the Department of Health for well disclosure certificates submitted by sellers or authorized persons before closing of sale.

• Requires the Commissioner of Health to implement an information technology system by June 30, 2027, that allows electronic submission of well disclosure certificates, accepts fee payments, issues certificate numbers, and maintains a searchable database.

• Shifts responsibility for well disclosure certificate submission from county recorders to the Department of Health effective August 1, 2027 (or earlier date specified by commissioner in State Register).

• Designates the new property owner as the responsible person for any wells located on the property following closing of sale.

• Appropriates unspecified amount from the general fund in fiscal year 2025 to the Commissioner of Health for development of the information technology system, available until June 30, 2027.