Bill > HB3512

This bill addresses the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of synthetic chemicals widely used in various products. The legislation prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of new covered products containing intentionally added PFAS, with covered products including a broad range of items such as aqueous film-forming foam, artificial turf, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, packaging, juvenile products, menstrual products, and more. Manufacturers are required to provide a certificate of compliance stating that their products do not contain intentionally added PFAS, which must be signed by an authorized official and can be provided electronically. The Attorney General is empowered to investigate potential violations through investigative demands and can bring civil actions to obtain injunctions or impose penalties, with first-time violations potentially incurring up to $5,000 in civil penalties and subsequent violations up to $10,000. The bill includes a rebuttable presumption that the presence of total fluorine indicates PFAS content, and provides a defense for retailers who relied in good faith on a manufacturer's compliance certificate. The provisions will become operative on January 1, 2027, with some amendments to the definitions becoming effective on January 1, 2028, and the legislation aims to reduce PFAS exposure by restricting their presence in consumer products.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3512