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NJ AR156
Resolution
Status
12/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Cody Miller
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AI Summary
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Requests the U.S. Congress pass legislation to provide legal remedies for victims of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure to sue manufacturers
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Urges federal incentivization of research into the health effects of PFAS exposure, which has been linked to cancer, liver damage, reproductive issues, and childhood developmental delays
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Expresses support for the federal "PFAS Accountability Act of 2024" (S.3725), which would classify PFAS damages as lawful injury and shift medical monitoring costs to responsible parties
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Notes that over 20 New Jersey drinking water systems exceeded state PFAS limits in 2022, and peer-reviewed studies have detected PFAS in drinking water affecting at least 200 million Americans
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Congressional leadership and all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Requests that federal government offer legal remedies to victims exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and incentivize research into effects of those substances.
Resolutions and Concurrent Resolutions Filed w/Sec. of State
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State
12/19/2024