The bill seeks to amend section 3745.015 and introduce new sections 3745.81 through 3745.87 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products, with specific exceptions. It establishes definitions related to PFAS and mandates that manufacturers disclose detailed information about any products containing intentionally added PFAS by January 1, 2027. This includes the purpose and quantity of PFAS in their products. Starting January 1, 2028, the sale or distribution of certain products, such as carpets, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, and juvenile products containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited, with a complete ban on such products beginning January 1, 2033, unless exempted by the director of environmental protection.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions for products regulated by federal law, used products, and specific firefighting foams. It grants the director of environmental protection the authority to adopt rules for enforcement, including the ability to exempt certain products from reporting requirements if their PFAS content is deemed unavoidable for health and safety. The bill also imposes civil penalties for manufacturers who violate these regulations, with fines reaching up to $15,000 per violation, and allows the attorney general to initiate civil actions for these penalties. Notably, the bill repeals the existing section 3745.015 of the Revised Code, which previously addressed related matters.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3745.015