This bill extends the duration of a commission tasked with investigating and analyzing the environmental and public health impacts of perfluorinated chemical (PFAS) releases in Merrimack, Bedford, Londonderry, Hudson, and Litchfield for an additional five years. The bill includes amendments to the existing law, specifically adding the town of Hudson to the list of affected areas and increasing the number of residents from affected towns who are part of environmental advocacy citizen organizations on the commission from four to five.

The bill also extends the reporting deadlines for the commission, requiring an interim report to be submitted annually until 2028 and a final report by November 1, 2029. The prospective repeal of the commission is extended to November 1, 2029. These changes are reflected by insertions and deletions in the legal text, indicating the updated towns involved, the number of resident members, and the new reporting and repeal dates. The act became effective on July 12, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 126-A:79-a
As Amended by the House: 126-A:79-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 126-A:79-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 126-A:79-a