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NJ A2787
NJ A2787Restricts discharge of firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for training or testing purposes.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would formalize best practices that would ban the use of firefighting foam containing added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training and restrict their use in testing, which minimizes unnecessary environmental releases. At the same time, the bill would allow firefighters and other first responders to have access to the tools needed to appropriately respond to emergency situations by ensuring that the most effective firefighting foams are available to protect life and property.
AI Summary
This bill would ban the use of firefighting foams containing added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for training purposes, and restrict their use for testing purposes, to minimize unnecessary environmental releases of these chemicals. However, the bill would still allow the use of the most effective firefighting foams, which may contain PFAS, in emergency situations to protect life and property. The bill also includes penalties for violations of the training use ban and allows for enforcement by the Department of Community Affairs or local municipalities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2787 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3000/2787_I1.HTM |
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