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NY A09095
Bill
Status
9/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires public water systems to maintain minimum disinfectant residual levels of at least 0.5 mg/L free chlorine (or 1 mg/L for monochloramine systems) within 120 days of the act's effective date, with regular testing at multiple points throughout the system
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Mandates water system operators notify customers of distribution system disruptions that could increase legionella bacteria levels, including water main breaks, pressure drops below 20 PSI, construction tie-ins, and treatment process changes
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Requires the Department of Health to investigate every reported Legionnaires' disease case, offer testing of fixtures and water equipment at patients' residences and workplaces, and maintain a public online registry of de-identified case data
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Requires building owners meeting ASHRAE Standard 188-2021 criteria to implement water management programs to minimize legionella growth within one year, with programs available for inspection by health and environmental agencies
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Establishes a Legionnaires' disease prevention fund from collected fines to support a public awareness campaign educating consumers about legionella sources, health risks, symptoms, and home water system controls
Legislative Description
Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of buildings to take actions to prevent and control waterborne pathogens including legionella from source-to-tap; creates a public awareness and education campaign.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026