SB-724
Health & Public Health

Public water systems: public housing: lead testing.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires public water systems to inform public housing residents about free lead testing programs.
  • Applies to both community and non-community water systems serving government-managed public housing.
  • Expands existing lead safety measures by focusing on resident awareness and testing access.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
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Summary

Senator Richardson's proposal to expand California's drinking water safety framework would require public water systems to inform public housing residents about available free lead testing programs. The measure adds notification requirements for both community and non-community water systems that serve public housing owned or managed by city, county, or local housing authorities.

The bill builds upon existing state regulations that prohibit the use of non-lead-free materials in public water systems and require water providers to maintain inventories of lead service lines. Under the new provisions, water systems must proactively share information with public housing residents about programs offering free lead testing of their water supply. This requirement applies to properties managed by municipal governments and housing authorities throughout California.

The State Water Resources Control Board would maintain its current authority to enforce these requirements against public water systems. While the measure creates new information-sharing obligations for water providers, it does not mandate the creation of new testing programs or require additional appropriations. Instead, it focuses on connecting residents with existing resources through enhanced communication from their water service providers.

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Introduced By

Laura Richardson
Laura RichardsonD
California State Senator

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
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Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 113
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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Eloise ReyesD
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Melissa HurtadoD
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Lena GonzalezD
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Megan DahleR
Senator
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Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
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Eloise ReyesD
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Melissa HurtadoD
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
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Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Bill Author

Key Takeaways

  • Requires public water systems to inform public housing residents about free lead testing programs.
  • Applies to both community and non-community water systems serving government-managed public housing.
  • Expands existing lead safety measures by focusing on resident awareness and testing access.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Laura Richardson
Laura RichardsonD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Richardson's proposal to expand California's drinking water safety framework would require public water systems to inform public housing residents about available free lead testing programs. The measure adds notification requirements for both community and non-community water systems that serve public housing owned or managed by city, county, or local housing authorities.

The bill builds upon existing state regulations that prohibit the use of non-lead-free materials in public water systems and require water providers to maintain inventories of lead service lines. Under the new provisions, water systems must proactively share information with public housing residents about programs offering free lead testing of their water supply. This requirement applies to properties managed by municipal governments and housing authorities throughout California.

The State Water Resources Control Board would maintain its current authority to enforce these requirements against public water systems. While the measure creates new information-sharing obligations for water providers, it does not mandate the creation of new testing programs or require additional appropriations. Instead, it focuses on connecting residents with existing resources through enhanced communication from their water service providers.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 113
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
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0%
Negative
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Relevant Contacts

Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
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Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Bill Author