An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.
This Pennsylvania bill prohibits the intentional addition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, to a wide range of consumer products including cookware, cosmetics, food packaging, and artificial turf. While the law generally bans these chemicals, it allows for their use in specific items if the Department of Environmental Protection determines that no safer alternative exists and the chemical is critical for the product's function. The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with enforcing these restrictions, managing a public database of PFAS information, and imposing penalties for violations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2024
Last action Sep 23, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
lower
1 primary · 63 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Munroe
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
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