Bill > S2187

This bill prohibits state agencies and local governments from funding the purchase, use, or installation of artificial turf fields that contain zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of fluorinated organic chemicals. The bill defines "intentionally-added PFAS" as chemicals deliberately added to a product during manufacturing or processing, including degradation products, processing agents, or chemicals created through chemical reactions. While existing artificial turf fields containing these materials can continue to be used for their remaining useful life, they cannot be replaced with new turf containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS. This legislation aims to restrict the use of potentially harmful materials in artificial turf fields at both the state and municipal levels, addressing environmental and health concerns associated with these substances. The bill applies to new and existing fields, effectively creating a phased approach to eliminating artificial turf with these specific chemical components.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2187