Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1239: PFAS water safety standards.
Status: In committee, January 13, 2026
Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems. Provides that maximum contaminant levels established by the state department: (1) must be protective of public health, including the health of vulnerable subpopulations; and (2) may not be less stringent than any maximum contaminant level or health advisory promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health. SECTION 1. IC 16-18-2-220.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 220.8. "Maximum contaminant level", for purposes of IC 16-41-45, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-45-1. SECTION 2. IC 16-18-2-280.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 280.2. "PFAS", for purposes of IC 16-41-45, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-45-2. SECTION 3. IC 16-18-2-298.9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 298.9. "Public water system", for purposes of IC 16-41-45, has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-45-3. SECTION 4. IC 16-41-45 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: 2026 IN 1239--LS 6566/DI Chapter 45. Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS in Drinking Water Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "maximum contaminant level" means the maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water that is delivered to any user of a public water system. Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "PFAS" refers and (2) polyfluoroalkyl substances. (b) The term includes perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluoroctanesulfonic acid …
Sponsors
- Ryan Dvorak (D, HD-008) · primary sponsor
- Carey Hamilton (D, HD-087)
Latest actions
- : Representative Hamilton added as coauthor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
- : Authored by Representative Dvorak
Subjects: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; Generally , AGENCIES; Department of Health (IDOH), ENVIRONMENT; Hazardous Waste, UTILITIES; Water
Common questions
- What is HB1239?
- HB1239 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PFAS water safety standards.
- What does HB1239 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
- What is the status of HB1239?
- In committee as of January 13, 2026. Latest action: Representative Hamilton added as coauthor (January 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1239?
- Ryan Dvorak (D, HD-008), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1239?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1239
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