Sen. Watson outlines bill to centralize PFAS litigation and set up state remediation fund Senate Bill 577 would centralize PFAS claims at the state level, authorize EPD to file claims, route settlements to a segregated GIFA account for remediation, and involve the attorney general; lawmakers raised concerns about local authority, reimbursement for prior costs and the rights of individuals to sue.

Senate Bill 577 aims to streamline PFAS litigation by centralizing claims at the state level, but raises crucial questions about local control and individual rights.

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Committee advances PFAS liability bill with gross-negligence standard amid concerns over notice A committee substitute for a PFAS-related bill (LC4929006/HB211) setting a gross-negligence standard was advanced; members raised questions about stakeholder input, definitional clarity for "gross negligence" and "quasi-criminal," and public notice before debate.

A contentious PFAS liability bill is advancing, but key questions about stakeholder input and legal definitions remain unanswered.

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Bill protects businesses from PFAS-related lawsuits while allowing personal injury claims Legislation shields companies from PFAS cleanup litigation, excluding personal injury lawsuits.

A new Georgia bill aims to shield businesses from PFAS-related lawsuits while still allowing individuals to seek justice for personal injuries caused by these harmful substances.

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