Amendment 2026-1792s to HB1275 (2026)

(Second New Title) relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".


Revision: May 7, 2026, 8:51 a.m.

Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19

May 1, 2026

2026-1792s

07/08

 

 

Floor Amendment to HB 1275

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  Per And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Fund And Programs; Definitions.  Amend RSA 485-H:2, III to read as follows:

III.  "Drinking water standard" means the (PFAS) maximum contaminant levels established pursuant to RSA 485:16-e or, at the discretion of the commissioner, an analogous federal standard.

2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2026-1792s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill amends the definition of "drinking water standard" as it pertains to maximum contaminant levels in certain water management and protection funds and programs.