Legislation - SB0264

Title: Drinking Water - Regulation - Control and Prevention of Waterborne Disease
Sponsored by: Senator Brooks
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing minimum detectable disinfectant residual level requirements, disinfectant residual testing requirements, and related requirements for the control of Legionella bacteria and other pathogens in the public water supply; requiring the Department of the Environment and the Department of Health, by October 1, 2027, to report to the Governor and General Assembly with recommendations for legislative action to control legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens in the public water supply of the State; etc.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0204

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/19/2026 Legislative Date 1/19/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Drinking Water - Regulation - Control and Prevention of Waterborne Disease Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2026 Legislative Date 1/23/2026 Action Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/19/2026	1/19/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Drinking Water - Regulation - Control and Prevention of Waterborne Disease
Senate	1/23/2026	1/23/2026	Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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