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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Requires, on or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of a product sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the State that contains intentionally added PFAS to submit to the Environmental Protection Agency specified information. Allows the Agency to waive the submission of information required by a manufacturer or extend the amount of time a manufacturer has to submit the required information. Provides that, if the Pollution Control Board has reason to believe that a product contains intentionally added PFAS and the product is being offered for sale in the State, the Board may direct the manufacturer of the product to provide the Board with testing results that demonstrate the amount of each of the PFAS in the product. Provides that, if testing demonstrates that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer must provide the Board with a certificate attesting that the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS. Restricts the sale of specified products beginning January 1, 2026 if the product contains intentionally added PFAS. Allows the Agency to establish a fee payable by a manufacturer to the Agency upon submission of the required information to cover the Agency's reasonable costs to implement the provisions. Allows the Agency to coordinate with the Board, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health to enforce the provisions. Sets forth products that are exempt from the provisions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the PFAS Reduction Act to establish comprehensive regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of fluorinated chemicals known for their persistent environmental and potential health risks. The bill requires manufacturers to submit detailed information about products containing intentionally added PFAS by January 1, 2027, including product descriptions, PFAS purpose, quantity, and manufacturer contact details. Starting January 1, 2026, the bill prohibits the sale of numerous product categories containing intentionally added PFAS, such as carpets, cookware, cosmetics, juvenile products, and food packaging. The Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to waive or extend information submission requirements, coordinate enforcement with other state agencies, and establish fees for implementing these regulations. By January 1, 2033, the bill aims to broadly prohibit PFAS in products unless the Pollution Control Board determines the use is currently unavoidable, with exceptions for certain products like used items and those already governed by federal regulations. The legislation represents a significant effort to reduce PFAS exposure by requiring transparency from manufacturers and progressively eliminating PFAS from consumer products.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Energy & Environment Committee Hearing (10:00:00 3/21/2025 Room 114) (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1295&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1295.htm |
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