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KY HB116

KY HB116
AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.


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Introduced
01/03/2024
In Committee
03/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a PFAS Working Group to research the effect that exposure to PFAS has on health outcomes in the Commonwealth; create new sections of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define the terms "consumer product," "intentionally added," "PFAS," "product component," and "wastewater treatment facility"'; establish a reporting requirement for manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in products manufactured for sale or distribution in the Commonwealth; establish a reporting requirement for PFAS releases in the Commonwealth by manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in manufactured products.

AI Summary

This bill creates a PFAS Working Group to research the effect of exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) on health outcomes in Kentucky. It also establishes reporting requirements for manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in products sold or distributed in the Commonwealth, as well as for PFAS releases by those manufacturers. The bill also requires wastewater treatment facilities to monitor and report PFAS concentration levels in treated sewage, and imposes civil penalties for non-compliance with the reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

to Health Services (H) (on 03/06/2024)

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