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NY A08634
Bill
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Grace Lee
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AI Summary
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Establishes maximum contaminant levels of 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water
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Sets maximum contaminant levels of 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA
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Requires the commissioner to establish a hazard index addressing cumulative exposure to multiple PFAS chemicals, including PFNA, PFHxS, HFPO-DA, and PFBS
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Public water systems must comply with the maximum contaminant levels and hazard index requirements by May 1, 2029
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Takes effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for rulemaking to implement the requirements
Legislative Description
Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); sets such levels at no higher than 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and no higher than 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA).
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026