HB1149
Water distribution systems; lead status inspections for water service lines.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
Chief Patron:
Keith Hodges (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Inspection of water distribution systems; lead status inspections for water service lines.
Permits any locality that operates a water distribution system or any water authority that operates a water distribution system, or their respective duly authorized agents, to, at reasonable times and under reasonable circumstances, enter any establishment or upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of obtaining information or ... (More) conducting surveys or investigations necessary to inspect service lines to make the required system-side and customer-side service line material classifications for lead status to comply with federal law. The bill requires any such inspector to maintain a record of such inspections, including the date, time, and result of the inspection, and, further, requires the inspector to inform the customer of the result of the inspection. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103714D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/28/2026 - House: Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
