The bill amends the "Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024" to include new definitions and regulations regarding the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment. It introduces the definition of "firefighting personal protective equipment" and specifies that beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer or other person that sells such equipment to any person, local government, or state agency shall not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the state any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally-added PFAS.

The bill also includes provisions related to firefighting foam, prohibiting the use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS for training purposes and in manufacturing, effective January 1, 2025. Manufacturers of such foam are required to notify sellers about these restrictions at least one year prior to their enforcement and must recall any non-compliant products by March 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill mandates that sellers provide written notice to purchasers if the firefighting personal protective equipment contains PFAS, and this notice must be retained for three years. The Department of Environmental Management is tasked with assisting local governments and agencies in prioritizing PFAS-free firefighting equipment and ensuring compliance with the new regulations. The act will take effect upon passage.