Environment (Drinking Water)

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 1501: Environmental Protection Division; maintain a public website for monitoring levels of certain contaminants in public water systems

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to require that the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources maintain a public website for monitoring levels of certain contaminants in public water systems; to provide for annual reports and recommendations to the General Assembly; to provide for notice to water utility companies operating public water systems when contaminant levels exceed certain thresholds; to require that water utility companies in receipt of such notice notify all residents receiving water from the affected public water system; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires monitoring of contaminants in public water systems and mandates public reporting, strengthening environmental protection and water quality oversight.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 577: "Coordinated PFAS Remediation Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources and state government, respectively, so as to reserve to the state certain PFAS claims; to provide for enforcement of such claims by the division; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for the receipt and administration of lawsuit and settlement proceeds by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on PFAS remediation, state enforcement, and cleanup funding for environmental protection, directly addressing pollution control per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 1212: PFAS Removal and Remediation Promotion Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to impose an excise tax upon certain proceeds of judgments and settlements intended for the abatement, removal, and remediation of PFAS contamination of land but unused for that purpose; to provide for exceptions; to provide for notice of receipt of damages, filing of returns and payment, and credits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for notice of excise tax and tax credit to putative PFAS tortfeasors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on unused PFAS remediation funds to generate revenue for environmental cleanup, directly funding a public service through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes excise tax on unused PFAS cleanup funds to ensure proper remediation, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control for PFAS-contaminated land.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Drinking Water Hazardous Materials

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 538: "Forever Chemicals Transparency Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires disclosure of PFAS use by industrial users to control water pollution, directly addressing environmental protection of water resources from toxic chemicals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1054: Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2026; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide that persons doing business in this state shall not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water; to provide for the content and manner of the giving of such warnings; to provide for exceptions; to provide that the Governor shall publish lists of such chemicals; to authorize the Attorney General and, under specified conditions, district attorneys and other persons to seek injunctions and civil penalties; to provide for the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund and its purposes and funding; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires warnings for carcinogens/toxic chemicals and prohibits their discharge into drinking water, directly protecting water quality and public health from environmental contaminants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 543: Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to require testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; to provide for notice and reporting of test results and remediation plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an exemption; to prohibit waivers; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates lead testing and remediation in school drinking water, ensuring student safety and infrastructure protection per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires lead testing in school water, reducing contamination and protecting public health/environment from a known pollutant.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 9: General Assembly; create Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; authorize - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that revenue derived from the regulation of safe drinking water and toxic enforcement may be dedicated for certain purposes and not deposited into the general fund; to authorize the General Assembly to create the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated Safe Drinking Water Fund for specific purposes, prevents revenue from lapsing, and ensures funds are not diverted to general fund - directly supporting fiscal management for essential environmental programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates dedicated fund for safe drinking water and toxic enforcement, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control through targeted funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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died · Georgia · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 193: Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 2025; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide that persons doing business in this state shall not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water; to provide for the content and manner of the giving of such warnings; to provide for the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Fund and its purposes and funding; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits discharging toxic chemicals into drinking water and mandates clear warnings for cancer/reproductive toxins, directly strengthening pollution control and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 909: Firefighter Health and Environmental Safety Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12, 25, and 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, fire protection and safety, and insurance, respectively, so as to provide greater health protections for firefighters; to create the Firefighter Health Advisory Council and establish its powers; to provide for the establishment and purpose of the Firefighter PFAS Initiative; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Firefighter PFAS Initiative to address environmental contaminants (PFAS), directly supporting pollution control and environmental protection through targeted safety measures.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates health protections for firefighters via advisory council and PFAS initiative, advancing occupational health safety within public health framework.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly creates health protections for firefighters and establishes a council to address workplace safety, directly advancing labor & employment standards in workplace safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Tags Public Safety

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 27, 2025

HB 611: Forever Chemicals Transparency Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires public treatment works to obtain PFAS use/manufacture data from industries, directly addressing water pollution from persistent 'forever chemicals' to strengthen environmental oversight and protection.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates PFAS in water to prevent contamination, supporting public health programs (a healthcare topic) by reducing exposure to health-hazardous chemicals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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