Relative to hazardous waste accident fees.

This bill aims to establish and adjust fees related to hazardous waste accidents. It affects businesses that generate or handle hazardous waste by requiring them to pay fees that would help cover the costs of cleaning up and responding to hazardous waste incidents. These fees are intended to ensure that funds are available to manage and mitigate the environmental and public health impacts of such accidents. As of June 25, 2025, the bill has been signed into law and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Key steps in its progress include its introduction in January 2025, committee review and approval in February and April, and final passage in May and June. It was signed by the Governor on June 23, 2025, and officially became law on June 25, 2025.

Recent highlights include the House and Senate approving amendments and passing the bill with unanimous consent votes. The final step was the Governor signing the bill into law, ensuring it will be implemented starting next year.