South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
H 5572: Forever Chemicals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5572 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina House on April 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Forever Chemicals. Primary sponsor: Joe Bustos (Republican), J.A. Moore (Democratic), Kathy Landing (Republican), James Teeple (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, COMPREHENSIVE PFAS GUIDELINES THAT, AT MINIMUM, ESTABLISH SCIENCE-BASED THRESHOLDS FOR SAFE AND DANGEROUS LEVELS OF PFAS COMPOUNDS IN DRINKING WATER, SURFACE WATER, GROUNDWATER, AND SOIL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bustos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| J.A. Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Kathy Landing | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| James Teeple | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
- Introduced and read first time