relative to notice of PFAS contamination prior to the sale of real property.

This bill updates New Hampshire's real estate disclosure laws to require sellers to inform buyers about the potential presence of PFAS, a group of chemical compounds, in addition to radon, arsenic, and lead. The law mandates that before a contract for the sale of a property with a building is signed, the seller must provide a specific notice explaining that PFAS have been detected in wells across the state, particularly in southern New Hampshire, and advising buyers to test their water. The buyer is required to sign an acknowledgment of receiving this notice, which includes information on how accredited laboratories can measure PFAS levels and the availability of water treatment systems. This change directly affects real estate transactions in the state by ensuring prospective homeowners are aware of potential water contamination risks before completing a purchase.