House Joint Memorial 3 requests that the Environmental Improvement Board and the Department of Environment provide a comprehensive report on the implementation of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act. This act, which was signed into law in April 2025, aims to phase out and prohibit products with intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) due to their potential adverse health effects and environmental persistence. The memorial emphasizes the need for further health and environmental studies to better understand the risks associated with these substances, particularly concerning the exemptions outlined in the act.

The resolution specifically calls for the Environmental Improvement Board to assess the effectiveness of the rules established under the act, while the Department of Environment is tasked with evaluating the public health, environmental, and economic implications of the exemptions, such as those for fluoropolymers. Preliminary findings are to be presented to interim legislative committees by December 1, 2026, with a final report due to the governor and legislature by August 1, 2027. Additionally, copies of the memorial will be sent to relevant state officials to ensure awareness and action on these critical issues.