NH LEG PFAS Contamination Notice

On Jun. 19, NH LEG passed bill re notices prior to the sale of property.

  • NH LEG passed Bill HB 398 to require notice of Poly and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination prior to the execution of any contract for sale of real property.
  • Specifies that testing of the water by an accredited laboratory can measure PFAS levels and inform a buyer's decision regarding the need to install water treatment systems.
  • Amends New Hampshire Revised Statutes NH LEG XLVIII-477-477:4-a and 4-a-I.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 10, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Jan. 3, 2024, bill was passed in House.
  • On Feb. 22, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on Apr. 26, 2024, bill was passed in Senate.
  • On May 9, 2024, House concurs Senate amendments; on Jun. 13, 2024, bill enrolled.
  • Effectiveness
  • If approved, Act will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Jul. 3, 2024 NH LEG Governor Approval
  • On Jul. 3, 2024, NH LEG reported governor approved bill, effective on Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Jul. 22, 2024 NH LEG Bill Chaptered
  • On Jul. 22, 2024, NH LEG reported bill assigned Chapter 98, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators NH LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Corp; MG Orig
Reference Ch. 98, 7/22/2024; PR, Act, 7/3/2024; Bill HB398, 6/19/2024; Citation: NH LEG XLVIII-477-477:4-a;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Record Retention
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Corporate; Mortgage
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 6/19/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 216442
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 7/22/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 07/26/2024