The "Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024" is a legislative proposal aimed at regulating the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a variety of consumer products. The bill would add a new chapter to Title 23 of the General Laws, with the intent to ban PFAS in certain products by January 1, 2029, unless their use is unavoidable. It includes detailed definitions of terms related to the products covered by the ban, such as "artificial turf," "cookware," "cosmetics," and "textile articles," and designates the Department of Environmental Management to oversee the implementation of the act. The bill distinguishes between intentional and unintentional inclusion of PFAS in products and exempts used products from the ban.

The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of covered products with intentionally added PFAS from January 1, 2027, and requires certain products to be labeled if they contain PFAS from January 1, 2029. It also addresses the use of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS, setting a prohibition on its discharge or use for training purposes starting January 1, 2025, with exceptions for federally mandated uses. The bill requires reporting and environmental protection measures for users of PFAS-containing foam, and mandates manufacturers to notify sellers, recall prohibited products, and provide certificates of compliance. Non-compliance with the act's provisions will result in civil penalties, and the act empowers the Department of Environmental Management to establish necessary rules and regulations. The act will take effect upon passage and applies to products sold or manufactured in the state from January 1, 2027.