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 consumer products, specifically focusing on firefighting personal protective equipment. It introduces a new definition for "firefighting personal protective equipment" and prohibits a manufacturer or other person that sells such equipment to any person, local government, or state agency from manufacturing, knowingly selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use in the state any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally-added PFAS, effective January 1, 2027.
The bill also includes provisions for the discharge or use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS, which is prohibited starting January 1, 2025, and restricts manufacturers from producing or distributing such foam. Additionally, it mandates that manufacturers provide written notice to purchasers if their firefighting personal protective equipment contains PFAS. The bill establishes penalties for violations and requires manufacturers to notify sellers about the provisions of the chapter at least one year before the restrictions take effect. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning to PFAS-free alternatives and includes provisions for reporting and documenting the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam to ensure environmental safety.