Environment (Drinking Water)

SB 76-82 prohibits the sale and distribution of certain products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals (commonly used for stain/water resistance) starting October 1, 2024. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers of carpets, food packaging, cosmetics, juvenile products, and indoor furnishings like upholstered furniture. The bill requires cookware manufacturers to label products containing PFAS with specific information and an online resource, while allowing a "NO PFAS" label for products without these chemicals. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors. This law aims to reduce consumer exposure to these persistent chemicals through clear labeling and product restrictions.

SB 173 combines multiple provisions affecting different areas. It requires food delivery platforms to let customers choose whether to receive disposable items (Section 2), bans PFAS chemicals in products like carpets, cookware, and food packaging starting in 2026 with labeling requirements (Sections 24-25), and directs redevelopment agencies to allocate 1% of certain funds for heat island mitigation through tree planting and landscaping (Sections 29-31). The bill also adds requirements for emergency plans to address severe heat during disasters (Section 33) and updates food establishment surface inspection standards (Section 33.3). These changes directly affect food delivery services, manufacturers, redevelopment agencies, and emergency management agencies.