The bill H.425 mandates the Secretary of Natural Resources to develop and submit a proposed regional long-term management plan for the safe and cost-effective disposal of septage, sludge, and biosolids by January 15, 2025. The plan aims to mitigate environmental and public health risks associated with these materials. It includes provisions for establishing multimunicipality districts for regional management, identifying existing wastewater treatment facilities as regional acceptance sites, addressing administrative and operational barriers, and facilitating intermunicipal agreements for shared costs. Additionally, the plan will explore options for managing outputs from these sites, including partnerships for resource recovery and handling contaminants like PFAS.

The bill introduces several definitions, including "biosolids," "PFAS," "septage," and "sludge," to clarify the terms used in the context of the management plan. It also requires the Secretary to provide public notice and allow for a 30-day comment period before submitting the plan to the General Assembly. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.