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HB1921: Relating To Cesspools.

Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments

Mar 23, 2026 · Senate

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What this measure contains

Allows an existing cesspool that lawfully serves a single dwelling or dwelling unit in a priority level 3 area to continue serving that dwelling or dwelling unit and additional bedrooms constructed on the same parcel and within the existing dwelling or dwelling unit, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules and restrict additional bedrooms where evidence demonstrates that continued cesspool use impacts water quality or human health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes
4
No
0
Not voting
0
Absent / excused
1

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