An Act relative to setting NDMA levels
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to establish specific safety limits for n-Nitrosodimethylamine, a chemical found in drinking water, to protect public health. It requires the department to review existing chemical guidelines and set a maximum allowable level for this compound, treating any water exceeding that limit as a regulatory violation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department report annually to the state legislature on how often water samples are tested and how frequently they exceed the new safety standards. These changes directly affect residents of Massachusetts by ensuring their tap water meets updated safety criteria and increases transparency regarding water quality monitoring.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Barry Finegold
DDemocratic
Co
Pavel Payano
DDemocratic
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