HB 1571 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for firefighting protective equipment.

This bill requires manufacturers of firefighting protective gear containing PFAS chemicals to attach warning labels and provide written notices to buyers in Pennsylvania. It specifically targets equipment used by municipal fire departments and volunteer fire companies, covering items like jackets, pants, gloves, and helmets. The legislation mandates that these documents be kept on file for at least three years and assigns the Office of the State Fire Commissioner with the authority to enforce the rules. Penalties for non-compliance include fines of up to $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for subsequent violations, with the collected funds directed to state fire and emergency medical services grant programs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 18, 2023 Last action Oct 8, 2024
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Oct 8, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jul 18, 2023
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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