An Act Clarifying Exemptions From The Notification Requirements For Products Containing Pfas
This bill clarifies which products containing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are exempt from notification requirements. It specifically adds categories like farm equipment (tractors, machinery), construction tools, generators, and outdoor power equipment to the list of exempt products. However, the exemption does not apply to textile articles or refrigerants included in these products, meaning manufacturers must still notify if those specific components contain PFAS. The change directly affects manufacturers of the listed equipment types by reducing their notification obligations for most components, while maintaining requirements for textiles and refrigerants.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Signed May 9, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
9
Committee
7
May 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) READ. ADOPTED
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED
upper
Apr 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Farrin
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Timberlake
RRepublican
Co
Joe Martin
RRepublican
Co
Russell Black
RRepublican
Co
Sue Bernard
RRepublican
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