Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S3207 (2025-26)
Establishes maximum contaminant levels and a hazard index in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PassedLatest action Jun 3, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A8634, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); sets such levels at no higher than 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and no higher than 10 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA).
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Amends the Public Health Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The bill establishes new maximum contaminant levels for several types of common PFAS compounds and creates a hazard index to address cumulative exposure to multiple per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Alex Bores, Amy Paulin and 51 more on Agora
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Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab)- Democratic46
- Republican7
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Alex Bores
- Amy Paulin
- Andrew Gounardes
- Andrew Hevesi
- Chris Burdick
- Cordell Cleare
- Dana Levenberg
- Diana Moreno
- Emily Gallagher
- Erik Bottcher
- Erik Dilan
- Harry B. Bronson
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- Jack M. Martins
- Jenifer Rajkumar
- John T. McDonald III
- Jonathan Jacobson
- Jordan Wright
- José M. Serrano
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- Judy Griffin
- Karines Reyes
- Keith Brown
- Kevin S. Parker
- Khaleel Anderson
- Linda Rosenthal
- MaryJane Shimsky
- Matthew Slater
- Micah Lasher
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Michaelle C. Solages
- Patricia Fahy
- Patrick J. Carroll
- Pete Harckham
- Rachel May
- Rebecca Kassay
- Rebecca Seawright
- Robert C. Carroll
- Robert Rolison
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
- Ron Kim
- Sarah Clark
- Sarahana Shrestha
- Scott H. Bendett
- Stefani Zinerman
- Steve Rhoads
- Steve Stern
- Steven Otis
- Steven Raga
- Toby Ann Stavisky
- Tommy Schiavoni
- Tony Simone
- William Colton
- William Magnarelli
The sponsor's argument
Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed
PFAS is a group of manmade chemicals with persistent, toxic effects on human health, which have contaminated surface water and groundwater across New York State and the country. These chemicals can enter the drinking water supply through industrial releases in air, water, or soil; sewage treatment plant discharge; land applications of contam- inated sludge; landfill leaching; and through the use of certain fire- fighting foams. PFAS cannot be removed from water by boiling which caus- es major concerns for human health. According to the CDC, four types of PFAS (PFOS, PFOA, PFExS, and PFNA) have been found in the serum (part of blood) in nearly all individuals who have been tested. PFAS can build up over time and stay in the body for many years after exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency has not set a new drinking water standard for a contaminant since 1996, leading to concern over current regulatory oversight of the nation's water supply. New York State already had drinking water contamination standards in place for PFOA and PFOS set at 10 parts-per-trillion (PPT), however studies show that no level of exposure to these two chemicals is without risk. This bill would propose lowering the standard from 10 PPT to 4 PPT which allows for the lowest levels possible for a feasible, effective implementation of the monitoring program. It adds four other common PEAS chemicals found in the water supply: PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA, setting them at 10 PPT. It would also require the Department of Health to report to the Governor and Legislature what requirements are warranted to address cumulative exposure to these substances. Water utility companies would be given until 2029 to comply with these new drinking water standards.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 19, 2026Result: passed
(60) (1) (0) (2)Vote: Committee vote · Health
Senate HealthFeb 24, 2026Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (2)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 11, 2025Result: passed
(56) (3) (0) (4)Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 9, 2025Result: passed
(20) (1) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.404
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.404
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8634B
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
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- May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
REPASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 28, 2026
Returned to Assembly
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 19, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 3207B
NY Senate
- May 19, 2026
Recalled From Assembly
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 19, 2026
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 14, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- May 12, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Health
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Mar 19, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Mar 19, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Mar 19, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Feb 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Feb 25, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Feb 24, 2026
1ST Report CAL.392
1ST REPORT CAL.392
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Jun 11, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 9, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1610
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1610
NY Senate
- May 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- May 16, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Health
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
NY Senate
- Jan 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate