Amendment #9 to H4876

Farmer PFAS Liability Protections

Mr. Schmid of Westport moves to amend the amendment by adding the following section: 

SECTION XXXX. Chapter 20 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 32 the following section:-

Section 33. An individual or entity engaged in the practice of farming, as defined in section 1A of chapter 128, shall be immune from suit and civil liability for any damages resulting from claims based on harms caused by PFAS present in soil, water, or agricultural products as a result of standard agricultural practices.