Bill > HB196

This bill establishes a PFAS Working Group, comprised of various state officials, university representatives, industry leaders, and local officials from affected counties, to study the health effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and develop mitigation recommendations, with the first meeting by September 1, 2026, and an annual report due by December 1st thereafter. The bill also requires manufacturers selling products with "intentionally added" PFAS (meaning PFAS deliberately included for a specific function) in Kentucky to report product details, the purpose and amount of PFAS used, and manufacturer contact information starting January 1, 2027, with the state cabinet publishing this information online. Furthermore, manufacturers producing products with intentionally added PFAS within the Commonwealth must report any releases of PFAS exceeding ten pounds in a 24-hour period, with these reports being publicly posted within 24 hours and local county officials being notified and required to disseminate the information. Wastewater treatment facilities are prohibited from refusing to accept or treat sewage based on PFAS concentration, and by January 1, 2027, they will be required to monitor and report treated wastewater PFAS levels. Finally, penalties for noncompliance with these reporting requirements are established, including a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for manufacturers or county officials who fail to report as mandated.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb196.html