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SB 887 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN COOKWARE FROM PFAS REQUIREMENTS.

SB 887 exempts certain polymer-coated cookware from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) requirements by removing FDA-approved polymer-coated items from the legal definition of "cookware" in state law. This means common kitchen items like non-stick pans, baking sheets, and grills with FDA-authorized coatings are no longer subject to the state's PFAS restrictions. The bill directly affects cookware manufacturers and retailers selling these specific products, as they no longer need to comply with PFAS requirements for them. It does not alter PFAS rules for other cookware or consumer goods.
Issues: ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts PFAS-restricted cookware from environmental regulations, weakening protections against harmful chemicals in consumer products.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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What changed between versions

Proposed Bill → Committee Bill · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was reclassified from a Proposed Bill to a Committee Bill, indicating it has been reviewed by the legislative committee. The substantive content remains largely the same, with the main change being the addition of a formal definition for 'cookware' in the general statutes. This definition clarifies which items are covered under the PFAS exemption, specifically excluding polymer-coated items approved by the FDA for food contact.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on exempting certain cookware from PFAS requirements, but now includes a specific statutory definition to clarify what items qualify for the exemption.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'cookware' in section 22a-903c(a)(10) that specifies durable houseware items used for food preparation, storage, or dispensing, while explicitly excluding FDA-approved polymer-coated items.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill number designation from Proposed Bill No. 887 to Committee Bill No. 887, and updated the Legislative Committee Order number from 2735 to 3849.

Added formal bill formatting elements including a Statement of Purpose, Co-Sponsors section, and effective date provisions that were not present in the original proposed version.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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