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NY A10681
Bill
Status
3/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts and BOCES to install certified point-of-use lead filtration devices at drinking water outlets identified as having elevated lead exposure risk, including buildings with pre-modern plumbing, prior lead exceedances, or lead service lines
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Filtration devices must meet NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead removal certification
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Schools using filtration devices must maintain written maintenance schedules, keep maintenance logs, conduct periodic verification sampling, and notify parents, guardians, and staff of device use
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Schools may discontinue filtration after demonstrating lead service line removal, certified lead-free fixtures, and two consecutive testing cycles with no action-level exceedances
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Department of Health and State Education Department must jointly issue guidance on approved devices, maintenance procedures, documentation standards, and testing protocols before the law takes effect
Legislative Description
Directs school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to implement certified point-of-use lead removal filtration devices when an elevated risk for lead exposure is identified; allows for the discontinuance of use of such filtration devices once certain requirements are met.
Last Action
referred to health
3/20/2026