Why 4/5: Establishes new, ongoing monitoring requirements for a significant environmental pollutant.
Industrial facilities discharging into public wastewater systems will be required to monitor and report PFAS levels, with public treatment works then reporting this data to the state. This new monitoring requirement aims to identify and track the presence of these "forever chemicals" in Virginia's water systems, enhancing environmental oversight.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Cleared committee
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Referred to committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Cleared committee
Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (95-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB138ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“PFAS monitoring; DEQ to require for industrial wastewater source, publicly owned treatment works.”) · Read the actual bill →
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB138)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 710 (effective 7/1/2026)