HB 1285: Biosolids Management
HB 1285 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-171 (updated Jun 26, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialBiosolids Management ; Prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing or renewing a permit for certain biosolids land application sites if there is a permitted wastewater treatment facility that accepts septage for higher levels of treatment and which meets specified requirements, etc....
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Reduces nutrient loading from land-applied biosolids
- Encourages adoption of superior waste treatment technologies
Risks
- Could consolidate market demand for specific treatment facilities
Economy
Benefits
- Promotes standardization in the waste management sector
Risks
- Potential increased operational costs for facilities transitioning to higher treatment standards
Society
Benefits
- Enhances public health by protecting water sources from biosolids runoff
Risks
- Potential for localized utility fee adjustments due to infrastructure changes
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation may result in short-term infrastructure cost increases for local governments
Analysis based on abstract; specific requirements for 'higher levels of treatment' are not provided
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter No. 2026-171
Committee
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