HB 1264 (2020): extending the commission on the seacoast cancer cluster investigation, setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water, establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor, requiring insurance coverage for PFAS and PFC blood tests, and expanding the statute governing ambient groundwater quality standards.

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HB 1264 (2020)

extending the commission on the seacoast cancer cluster investigation, setting the maximum contaminant levels for certain perfluorochemicals in drinking water, establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor, requiring insurance coverage for PFAS and PFC blood tests, and expanding the statute governing ambient groundwater quality standards.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Senate committee: Health and Human Services
Subject: Insurance
Chapter law: 30

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0191h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0191h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 2, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1432s). The committee's amendment (2020-1432s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a roll call 210–116, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. The bill was enrolled on July 10, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2020, making it Chapter 30 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 22, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
February 4, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
June 2, 2020, 8:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0191h — voice vote, passed
June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
July 1, 2020, House: Concur — yeas 210, nays 116, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
January 22, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/22/2020 11:00 am LOB 205
February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 01:00 pm LOB 205
February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0191h for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0191h : AA VV 02/19/2020
February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0191h: MA VV 02/19/2020
March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Health and Human Services
May 29, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/02/2020, 08:05 am, on proposed amendment #2020-1261s
May 29, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
May 29, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
May 29, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition to the bill, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN O3jklOmFTaCH-v4pwOEJEw
May 29, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
May 29, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
May 29, 2020: (Correction to the OneTap dial in numbers) 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 19292056099,,97159457302# or 13017158592,,97159457302# SC 21A
May 29, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 971 5945 7302
May 29, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
May 29, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
June 2, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/02/2020, 08:00 am
June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1432s , 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1432s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1432s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Weber): MA RC 210-116 06/30/2020
June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
July 10, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
July 23, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2020; Chapter 30; I. Sec. 12 & 14 Eff: 01/01/2021 at 12:04 p.m. II. Sec 9/ 10/ 11 & 13 Eff: 09/21/2020 III. Rem. Eff: 07/23/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

SB 496-FN (2020): establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor.
SB 496-FN (2020): establishing a per and polyfluoroalkyl substances fund and programs and making an appropriation therefor.