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Bill Number
5111
Session
2025 - 2026
Chamber
House
Sponsor
Rep. Cally R. "Cal" Forrest
Category
Utilities
Committee
House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Status
Favorable report
Staff Summary

Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits counties and municipalities from mandating connection to municipal water systems without a documented public health threat.

House Subcommittee Action

03.26.2026 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorble report as amended. The amendment clarifies that the wells installed are only for single family homes or agricultural properties of one-half acre or larger; requires backflow prevention devices; and contemplates if or when public water systems are incapable of providing service or are having defined water quality issues.  The amendment also requires that customers still pay base rates and prohibits customers from disconnecting from the public water system if they also install a well. 

House Committee Action

04.02.2026 The Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.