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SC H4655

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Edgerton

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Services to conduct quarterly testing for urinary metabolites at wastewater treatment facility intakes and outflows using accredited laboratories

  • Mandates testing for specific substances including benzophenone, bisphenol A, estrone, ethinyl estradiol, testosterone, mifepristone, and other gluconates

  • Testing applies to all facilities within 10 miles of municipalities with 250,000+ population, plus at least 10 facilities each for municipalities in three smaller population tiers (100,000-250,000; 25,000-100,000; under 25,000)

  • Requires the department to publish detailed testing records on its website, including sample collection dates, locations, and results in parts per trillion

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Urinary Metabolite Testing for Certain Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

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