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NC S384

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Graig Meyer

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commission for Public Health to begin rulemaking by October 15, 2025 to establish maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, hexavalent chromium, and 1,4-Dioxane in drinking water
  • Mandates consideration of MCLs for any contaminants where at least two other states have already set standards or issued guidance
  • Requires state MCLs to protect vulnerable populations including pregnant and nursing mothers, infants, and children, and prohibits state limits from exceeding EPA standards
  • Directs the Commission to review peer-reviewed science, other states' standards, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry when setting limits
  • Establishes an annual review requirement for the Commission to evaluate new science and update MCLs as necessary for contaminants posing substantial public health threats

Legislative Description

2025 Safe Drinking Water Act

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/24/2025

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