The proposed "Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024" seeks to enhance consumer safety by regulating perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a wider array of products. Key updates include the introduction of a new definition for "firefighting personal protective equipment" as a covered product, which must now comply with PFAS regulations. The bill also clarifies existing definitions for various consumer items such as adult mattresses, apparel, artificial turf, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, and juvenile products. In addition to these insertions, the bill makes several deletions to streamline language and improve clarity in the definitions.

The legislation prohibits the use of class B firefighting foam and firefighting PPE containing intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2025, with exceptions for federally mandated uses, provided that users report their usage and implement containment measures. Manufacturers must notify sellers of these restrictions a year in advance and recall non-compliant products by March 1, 2025. Furthermore, beginning January 1, 2027, manufacturers and sellers of firefighting PPE are prohibited from producing or distributing equipment with intentionally added PFAS and must inform purchasers if such equipment contains PFAS. The act emphasizes transitioning to PFAS-free alternatives and encourages state and local governments to prioritize these safer options, reinforcing the commitment to public health and environmental safety.