S56
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 contamination by PFAS chemicals. It seeks to address the growing concern about these chemicals, which can accumulate in the environment and potentially harm agricultural land and crops. The legislation focuses on preventing further PFAS contamination and mitigating existing risks to the state’s agricultural sector. It’s part of a series of bills addressing PFAS impacts across various sectors.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Agricultural Resources to assess the extent of PFAS contamination in agricultural soils.
- Establishes guidelines for testing soil for PFAS levels.
- Supports research into methods for remediating PFAS-contaminated soil.
- May provide resources for farmers impacted by PFAS contamination.
- Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to prioritize PFAS monitoring in agricultural areas.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Farmers
- Agricultural Landowners
- The Department of Agricultural Resources
- The Department of Environmental Protection
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of related legislative efforts addressing PFAS contamination in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous legislation like S.39 and S.2802, which also aim to combat PFAS issues.
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Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.56 194th (Current)
An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.56
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2802 |
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