What's happening
This bill establishes the right of New York residents to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible drinking water.
Why it matters
Places a legal obligation on state agencies. (such as Health, Environmental Conservation, and Public Service) to prioritize access to safe and affordable drinking water when making or revising relevant policies, regulations, and grants, potentially affecting a wide range of state decisions.
Expands the definition of water access. to include not just drinking, but also water for cooking and sanitary purposes, which could influence future infrastructure investments and public health initiatives.
Elevates water access to a fundamental right. for New York residents, setting a policy precedent that may support legal challenges or advocacy efforts when water quality or affordability issues arise in communities.
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Guarantee Safe Drinking Water
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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6803
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 17, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. ABINANTI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to enact the New York state drinking water bill of rights
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York state drinking water bill of rights".
§ 2. (a) It is hereby declared to be the established policy of the state that every New York state resident has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.
(b) All relevant state agencies, including the department of health, the department of environmental conservation and the department of public service shall consider this state policy when revising, adopting, or establishing policies, regulations, and grant criteria when those policies, regulations, and criteria are pertinent to the uses of water described in this section.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10210-02-7
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