An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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 persistent chemicals, which can accumulate in the environment and potentially harm agricultural products. The legislation intends to establish measures to prevent and mitigate PFAS contamination on farmland, safeguarding the state’s agricultural resources and public health. It builds upon previous efforts to address similar issues.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Agricultural Resources to assess PFAS contamination levels in soil and water.
- Establishes guidelines for managing and remediating PFAS-contaminated land.
- Supports research into the impacts of PFAS on crops and livestock.
- May provide resources for farmers affected by PFAS contamination.
- Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to develop strategies for preventing PFAS releases.
- Requires reporting on PFAS levels in agricultural products.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Producers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental Protection Agencies
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous legislation addressing PFAS contamination.
- Expands the scope of PFAS monitoring to include agricultural land.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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