H 2539
An Act relative to well water disclosures
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Bill overview
This bill requires sellers of homes with private wells to disclose any known contamination or hazards present in the well water. It aims to inform potential homebuyers about potential risks associated with drinking water from private wells, allowing them to make more informed decisions about purchasing a property. The bill also mandates that sellers provide information about the well's location, depth, and any testing results. This legislation seeks to increase transparency regarding well water quality.
Key provisions
- Requires sellers of homes with private wells to disclose water quality information.
- Mandates the provision of well location, depth, and testing results.
- Addresses potential hazards in well water.
- Aims to inform homebuyers about well water risks.
- Relates to public health concerns regarding well water.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Home sellers
- Well water users
- Real estate industry
- Private well owners
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for well water disclosure.
- Adds a layer of transparency for homebuyers regarding well water quality.
- Potentially impacts the real estate transaction process.
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Primary sponsor
Todd M. Smola
Cosponsor
Todd M. Smola
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Bill H.2539 194th (Current)
An Act relative to well water disclosures
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2539) of Todd M. Smola relative to disclosures of certain hazards in well water. Public Health.
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Presenter: Todd M. Smola
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2539
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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