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NJ A6014

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Auth

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund" as an interest-bearing escrow account administered by the Department of Environmental Protection, funded by settlement or judgment monies from the 3M Company related to PFAS contamination

  • Fund monies must be used exclusively to purchase filtration systems, filter replacements, and other equipment necessary to remove PFAS from drinking water or remediate PFAS contamination statewide

  • Local government units (counties, municipalities, housing authorities, redevelopment agencies) can receive reimbursements for PFAS remediation equipment purchases through a receipt submission process established by DEP

  • DEP must submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing fund expenditures, including breakdowns of direct purchases and reimbursements to local governments

  • DEP is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the fund's provisions

Legislative Description

Directs DEP to use funds from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination settlement with 3M Company for purchase of equipment to remediate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination.

Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee11/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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