AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Summary
Create a new section of KRS 95A.200 to 95A.300 to establish a voluntary PFAS blood test reimbursement program using moneys from the Firefighters Foundation Program fund and operated by the Kentucky Fire Commission; allow for reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for PFAS blood testing for firefighters; amend KRS 95A.210 to define "PFAS chemicals" or "PFAS"; amend KRS 95A.262 to include a program for PFAS blood testing as a permissible use of funds; amend KRS 337.010 to conform.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
2
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
to State & Local Government (S)
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cassie Armstrong
DDemocratic
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