SB 72 DE

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This Act requires the Division of Public Health (“Division”) to create a website where Delaware residents can find out the level of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” in their public drinking water systems. This Act also requires the Division to notify public water utilities if the PFAS in their water exceeds certain limits, known as maximum containment levels, or MCLs. Water companies receiving this notice from the Division must then notify their customers that the PFAS levels in their water exceed the MCLs. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that PFAS, which are a class of chemicals that do not break down naturally, are linked to certain cancers, liver problems, thyroid issues, low birth weights and birth defects, decreased immunity, and other serious health issues. Children may be particularly susceptible to negative health outcomes from PFAS exposure, with some research linking high PFAS levels in children to developmental problems and reduced effectiveness of vaccines. Although Delaware is currently working toward making PFAS information available to consumers as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the federal rule that requires water systems to report on PFAS does not require them to do so until 2027, and water systems will not face consequences for exceeding MCLs until 2029. By providing everyone who uses public drinking water systems with the ability to determine the level of PFAS in their water prior to 2027, and to be notified when levels exceed MCLs, this Act empowers Delaware residents to advocate for safer water. This Act takes effect 90 days after its enactment into law.

• Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
• Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
• John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
• Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
• Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
• Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
• Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
• Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
• Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
• Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary
• Cyndie Romer Democratic · primary
• Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary

1. Mar 13, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate · upper
2. Apr 17, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits · upper
3. May 9, 2025 Amendment SA 1 to SB 72 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · upper
4. May 13, 2025 Amendment SA 1 to SB 72 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
5. May 13, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
6. May 14, 2025 Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
7. Jun 18, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits · lower
8. Jun 20, 2025 Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House · lower
9. Jun 25, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits · lower
10. Jun 30, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT · lower
11. Sep 19, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive