H109
An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect Massachusetts’s soil and farms from the harmful effects of PFAS chemicals. It addresses damages caused by PFAS contamination and seeks to safeguard agricultural land and food production. The legislation focuses on preventing further PFAS contamination and potentially providing recourse for those affected by existing contamination. It’s part of a series of similar bills addressing PFAS concerns.
Key provisions
- Addresses damages caused by PFAS contamination on farms.
- Protects agricultural land from PFAS contamination.
- Seeks to prevent further PFAS contamination.
- May provide a pathway for affected farmers to seek compensation.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Landowners
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The agricultural sector
- Environmental stakeholders
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of similar proposals addressing PFAS contamination.
- It builds upon existing efforts to regulate PFAS chemicals.
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Primary sponsor
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.109 194th (Current)
An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and others relative to farming and damages caused by PFAS. Agriculture.
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Bill Information
Presenter: James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.109
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1 |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4853 |
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