DE HB337 | 2019-2020 | 150th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-4)
Status: Introduced on May 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-06-16 - Amendment HA 1 to HB 337 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on May 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-06-16 - Amendment HA 1 to HB 337 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
This Act mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to establish Maximum Contaminant Levels for specific contaminants found in drinking water in this state. Such contaminants include PFOA and PFOS, which are man-made chemicals that have been used in industries in this state. These chemicals were found to be associated with increased risks of chronic diseases. The Environmental Protection Agency, thus far, has not established a maximum contaminant levels, but only health advisories. The establishment of maximum contaminant levels is essential in order to protect the health and safety of all Delawareans from dangerous contaminants in drinking water.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drinking Water.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-06-16 | Amendment HA 1 to HB 337 - Introduced and Placed With Bill | |
2020-05-29 | Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House |