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NJ A1337
NJ A1337Permits fire departments to use certain Class B firefighting foam for one year after prohibition takes effect.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use of any class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by fire departments in the State. The amended bill permits fire departments an additional year to use class B firefighting foam after the prohibition in current law takes effect.
AI Summary
This bill extends the deadline for fire departments to stop using Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals used to provide specific characteristics or functions. While current law prohibits the use of such foam starting January 1, 2027, this bill allows fire departments an additional year, until January 1, 2028, to continue using it. Class B firefighting foam is designed to extinguish fires involving flammable liquids like petroleum products. The bill clarifies that PFAS are chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, and "intentionally added PFAS" refers to these substances deliberately included in products.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.266. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1337 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1337_I1.HTM |
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