H.B. No. 3734 is a bill that mandates the testing of public drinking water for specific substances, namely mifepristone and estrogen hormones. The bill amends Section 341.033 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection (c-1), which specifies that the water testing required under the existing law must include these two substances.
The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a timeline for the implementation of these new testing requirements. This legislative action aims to enhance public health and safety by ensuring that public drinking water is monitored for potentially harmful chemicals.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Health and Safety Code 341.033 (Health and Safety Code 341)