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PA SB919
PA SB919Prohibiting the use of certain class B firefighting foams under certain circumstances; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the State Fire Commissioner.
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Introduced
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
Crossed Over
10/29/2019
10/29/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act prohibiting the use of certain class B firefighting foams under certain circumstances; and imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the State Fire Commissioner.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Firefighting Foam Management Act, prohibits the use of certain class B firefighting foams containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals for testing and training purposes, with some exceptions. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is tasked with enforcing the provisions of the act, and penalties are imposed for violations. The bill also requires the agency to assist firefighting entities in transitioning to the use of non-PFAS containing foams. The bill does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of PFAS-containing foams, nor the use of such foams purchased before the effective date of the act in emergency firefighting or fire prevention operations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Gene Yaw (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Jim Brewster (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Scott Martin (R),
Bob Mensch (R),
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 10/30/2019)
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