H 1049
An Act promoting drinking water quality for all
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve drinking water quality, specifically focusing on private wells in Massachusetts. It seeks to address concerns about the quality of water sourced from these wells, ensuring residents have access to safe and reliable drinking water. The bill directs the Environment and Natural Resources committee to study the issue and potentially implement measures to enhance water quality standards and protections for well owners.
Key provisions
- Directs the Environment and Natural Resources committee to study the quality of drinking water from private wells.
- Addresses concerns related to drinking water quality from private wells.
- Potentially leads to the development of standards and protections for private well water.
- Related to existing legislation concerning safe drinking water.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts who rely on private wells for drinking water.
- Private well owners in Massachusetts.
- The Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
Notable changes
- Focuses specifically on private wells, which are not typically regulated under existing state water quality laws.
- May lead to new regulations or guidelines for private well water testing and treatment.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Danillo A. Sena
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.1049 194th (Current)
An Act promoting drinking water quality for all
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1049) of Danillo A. Sena relative to the quality of drinking water from private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Danillo A. Sena
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1049
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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