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H8173Introduced in the House

Amends current law so that private side lead service replacement costs, financed by the water supplier's customers that may be eligible for reimbursement from the state, would no longer be subject to appropriation by the general assembly.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by David Morales, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT - Amends current law so that private side lead service replacement costs, financed by the water supplier's customers that may be eligible for reimbursement from the state, would no longer be subject to appropriation by the general assembly.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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