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MaineLD 1604132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Protect Groundwater and Surface Waters from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Landfill Leachate

Sponsored By: Mike Tipping (Democratic)

Became Law

TOXIC SUBSTANCESTOXIC SUBSTANCES - TOXIC CHEMICALS

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Bill Overview

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PFAS well testing for abutting homeowners

If you own property that abuts a solid waste landfill and use a private well for drinking, you can request one PFAS test. You must send a written request to the Department. "Abutting" includes properties next to or across a right‑of‑way and within one mile of the landfill. The Department requires the landfill to sample and analyze your well using its approved monitoring plan. If results suggest the landfill may be the source, the Department orders more tests. The lab sends written results to you, the landfill, and the Department.

PFAS testing and tracking for landfill leachate

Landfills that collect and manage leachate must add PFAS testing to their water monitoring plans. They must send PFAS results to the Department and include them in annual reports. Each year, the Department posts these results on its public website. Licensed wastewater dischargers must also keep records and file yearly reports on landfill leachate they receive, including the source, volume, and final disposition. These steps give regulators and communities better data on PFAS in leachate and nearby waters.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Tipping

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 172

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/27/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-128) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-128). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-128) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-128) Sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/21/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/10/2025House

  7. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/10/2025Senate

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