Substitute Senate Bill No. 292, known as Public Act No. 24-59, is a legislative act that aims to regulate the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products. The bill provides detailed definitions for a range of products and terms, such as "intentionally added PFAS," "children's product," "cosmetic product," and "outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions," among others. These definitions are crucial for identifying the products subject to regulation under the act. The bill sets an effective date of October 1, 2024, for these provisions, indicating when the definitions and regulations will begin to apply.

The bill imposes restrictions on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing intentionally added PFAS, effective July 1, 2026. Affected products include apparel, carpets, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, and more. Manufacturers are required to provide written notification to the department detailing the PFAS used in their products. Additionally, certain products must be labeled to indicate the presence of PFAS, and from January 1, 2028, a broader ban on PFAS in various products will take effect. The bill also exempts cosmetic products with trace PFAS due to impurities and prohibits the use of biosolids containing PFAS as soil amendments. Enforcement provisions are outlined by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. The bill includes an insertion that expands the use of the PFAS Testing account to include school districts and supports the implementation of the act, including participation in a multistate clearinghouse. The bill was approved on June 5, 2024.