Substitute Senate Bill No. 292, known as Public Act No. 24-59, is a legislative proposal aimed at regulating the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a broad range of consumer products. The bill introduces the term "intentionally added PFAS" to describe PFAS that are purposefully included in products during manufacturing to serve a specific function. It also defines "manufacturer" to include both the maker of a product and, for imported products, the importer or first domestic distributor. The bill distinguishes between general outdoor apparel and outdoor apparel designed for severe wet conditions, which are exempt from the general consumer use category. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2024, and includes provisions for labeling products containing PFAS, providing written notifications to the department about the PFAS in products, and eventually prohibiting the sale of many products containing intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2028.

The bill also establishes the PFAS Testing account within the General Fund to support testing and remediation of PFAS contamination in drinking water, as well as to cover the costs of implementing the act, including participation in a multistate clearinghouse. Manufacturers are required to provide certificates of compliance to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the bill allows for the establishment of a multistate clearinghouse to assist with the administration of these requirements. Exemptions are provided for certain products, such as those where federal law preempts state authority, certain medical devices, and products with significant recycled content. The bill amends Section 22a-903b of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes, repealing the previous text and substituting it with new provisions. The bill was approved on June 5, 2024.