A 10138 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids

Summary

Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater, biosolids, and soil and establishing a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids; establishes the PFAS agricultural response program and fund to assist farms found to have levels of PFAS contamination which exceed regulatory standards.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Mar 2, 2026

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A10138 → A10138A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add two new definitions for 'Class A' and 'Class B' biosolids. The testing requirements were significantly modified to replace a mandate for all farmers to test their own land with a new system that incentivizes farmers to apply for state-led testing or contract with verified labs. Additionally, the amendment grants landowners who complete these testing requirements eligibility for reimbursement of testing costs through a specific state program.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding who must perform testing changed from a universal mandate for all permit holders (including those with expired permits) to a voluntary, incentivized process for landowners applying for reimbursement.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Class A biosolids' (highly treated) and 'Class B biosolids' (moderately treated) to clarify biosolid categories.

REQUIREMENT

Replaced the requirement for all permit holders to test their own land quarterly with a new protocol that incentivizes farmers to request state testing or hire verified labs.

FISCAL

Created a reimbursement mechanism allowing landowners to recover the costs of PFAS soil testing through the soil health and PFAS agriculture response program.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed the definition and specific requirements for 'previous permit holders' (those with expired permits within five years).

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10138A

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

lower

1 primary · 8 co-sponsors