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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO FORBID USE OF FIREFIGHTING FOAMS CONTAINING PFAS CHEMICALS FOR FIREFIGHTING TRAINING OR TESTING PURPOSES. Whereas, communities around the State are facing threats to their drinking water sources and the health of their citizens due to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); and Whereas, one of the major sources of this contamination is certain firefighting foams, and in particular the firefighting foams used to fight petroleum fires, called aqueous film forming foam (AFFF); and Whereas, PFAS contamination is strongly linked to cancer, thyroid problems, reproductive system damage, and impairment to children's growth and development; and Whereas, cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters; and Whereas, less toxic alternatives to AFFF containing PFAS have been developed that are environmentally friendly, such as synthetic fluorine free foam; and Whereas, while AFFF may continue to be used because it is a more effective fire suppressant in combating petroleum type fires, firefighters will have reduced exposure to PFAS contamination if less toxic alternatives are used for training, practice, or testing; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act, which prohibits the use of firefighting foams containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals for training, practice, or testing purposes. The legislation defines key terms such as Class B firefighting foam (designed for flammable liquid fires), fixed systems (permanent foam discharge installations), and PFAS chemicals (fully fluorinated organic chemicals). Under the bill, local governments and state agencies are banned from discharging PFAS-containing firefighting foam during training or practice, and can only use such foam for testing if legally required and with appropriate environmental containment measures. The bill mandates that non-fluorinated training foams, like synthetic fluorine-free foam, must be used for firefighting training, and such training must be conducted in a manner that allows for foam collection. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is authorized to develop rules implementing these provisions, and the law is set to take effect on December 1, 2025. The bill's underlying motivation is to reduce PFAS contamination, which has been linked to serious health risks including cancer, thyroid problems, and developmental issues, particularly for firefighters who are frequently exposed to these chemicals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (61)
Mike Clampitt (R)*,
Ted Davis (R)*,
Kyle Hall (R)*,
Reece Pyrtle (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Jonathan Almond (R),
Vernetta Alston (D),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Brian Biggs (R),
Hugh Blackwell (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
William Brisson (R),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Becky Carney (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Tracy Clark (D),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Sarah Crawford (D),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Cody Huneycutt (R),
Frank Iler (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Neal Jackson (R),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Jake Johnson (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Brandon Lofton (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Charlie Miller (R),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Dante Pittman (D),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
Amos Quick (D),
Phil Rubin (D),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Charles Smith (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Bill Ward (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H570 |
| Analysis - Summary H570-SMBR-26(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H570-SMBR-26(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H570-SMBR-20(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H570-SMBR-20(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H570-SMBR-15(e1)-v-3 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H570-SMBR-15(e1)-v-3 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H570v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H570v0.pdf |
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