PFAS & Contaminants

What this covers

PFAS are a family of synthetic chemicals used in firefighting foam, packaging and stain resistant products. They break down extremely slowly, which is why they are often called forever chemicals. This topic also covers lead service lines and other contaminants that regulators have only recently begun setting limits for.

Bills in this topic

• S3008Signed into law. Passed the Legislature and was approved by the Governor.

  Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development…

  PFAS & ContaminantsWater Quality

  Sponsored by BudgetSenate3 recorded votes
• S3581Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.

  Provides lead service line identification by a public water system that serves certain areas.

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Gustavo Rivera (D) + 16 moreIn HealthAssembly4 recorded votes
• A2181Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Provides lead service line identification by a public water system that serves certain areas.

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Amy Paulin (D) + 86 moreIn HealthAssembly
• S7238Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Relates to the criteria for financing certain lead service line and pipe replacements by the environmental facilities…

  Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure

  Sponsored by April Baskin (D) + 2 moreIn Environmental ConservationSenate
• A7990Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Relates to the criteria for financing certain lead service line and pipe replacements by the environmental facilities…

  Drinking WaterPFAS & Contaminants

  Sponsored by Gabriella Romero (D)In Environmental ConservationAssembly
• A8634Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Grace Lee (D) + 40 moreAssembly3 recorded votes
• S3207Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.

  Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Brian Kavanagh (D) + 13 moreAssembly6 recorded votes
• S6892Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Enacts the lead pipe replacement act to require the replacement of all lead service lines by November 1, 2037.

  Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure

  Sponsored by Gustavo Rivera (D) + 34 moreIn FinanceSenate1 recorded vote

Recent votes

• S09115 — Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring…

  Jun 4, 2026 · Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage

  528
• S03207 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and…

  Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage

  140
• A08634 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and…

  Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable

  29
• A08634 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and…

  Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules

  32