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NY A03098

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Burdick

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires state and local parks to conduct first-drawn tap testing for lead contamination in potable water systems at least once every three years, with testing performed by commissioner-approved entities

  • Sets lead action level at 0.005 milligrams per liter, triggering mandatory remediation requirements when exceeded

  • Mandates parks finding lead contamination must provide safe drinking water to visitors, post conspicuous warnings on-site and on the park's website, and abate contamination within 90 days

  • Requires testing results and remediation plans to be transmitted to the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and made publicly available online

  • Directs the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Health Commissioner to publish a biennial report on testing findings, submitted to the Governor and legislative leaders

Legislative Description

Requires potable water testing at state and local parks at least once every three years and any finding of lead contamination must be abated within ninety days.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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