The "Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act" seeks to prohibit the sale and distribution of products containing intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New Mexico, with specific bans set to take effect on January 1, 2027, for items such as cookware, food packaging, and dental floss, and on January 1, 2028, for additional categories like carpets and cosmetics. The Environmental Improvement Board is empowered to adopt rules to further restrict PFAS-containing products and identify unavoidable uses of these substances. Manufacturers will be required to disclose information about PFAS in their products, including the purpose and quantity, with a deadline for submission set for January 1, 2027. Exemptions are provided for certain federally regulated products, used items, and medical devices.

The bill amends existing legislation to enhance the regulatory framework for PFAS, allowing the department to waive certain information submission requirements if equivalent data is publicly available and to collaborate with other states for information collection. It establishes a process for manufacturers to provide testing results to demonstrate compliance and mandates notification to sellers if PFAS is detected in their products. Enforcement mechanisms include civil penalties of up to $15,000 for violations, with penalties being separate from remediation costs and directed to the recycling and illegal dumping fund. The bill maintains exemptions for medical devices and drugs regulated by the FDA.