Senate Bill No. 1898, introduced by Johnson, aims to regulate the discharge and use of certain firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) during testing and training scenarios. The bill adds a new section to the Health and Safety Code, specifically prohibiting the use of Class B firefighting foams with intentionally added PFAS for firefighter training or testing, unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include compliance with applicable laws or standards and the use of a designated testing facility that has implemented proper containment and disposal measures to prevent environmental release.

Additionally, the bill mandates that non-fluorinated firefighting training foams or other non-fluorinated surrogates must be used during firefighter training. It clarifies that the legislation does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of PFAS-containing firefighting foams for emergency operations. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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