HB 6998

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 22, 2025

An Act Reverting Control and Ownership of Local Water Districts to Local Government Units and Prohibiting the Privatization of Public Water Systems, Water Treatment and Distribution Facilities and Related Services, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

In plain language

The proposed Anti‑Privatization of Public Water Systems Act would return any privately‑run local water districts to local government control, ban any future privatization of public water facilities, and impose fines and suspensions on officials who violate the ban.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB06998 · Sources: BatasWatch