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RI H7734

RI H7734
Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.


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Introduced
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would amend the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions, providing the department of environmental management (DEM) with authority to join a multijurisdictional clearinghouse to assist in carrying out the requirements of the law, and providing DEM with the authority to exempt a product or category of products from the prohibitions in the law. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 to clarify how the law will be enforced. It grants the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the authority to join a multijurisdictional clearinghouse, which is a collaborative effort between different government bodies to share information and maintain databases related to products containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of man-made chemicals) and any exemptions granted. Additionally, the bill empowers the DEM to grant exemptions for specific products or product categories if they are deemed beneficial to the environment, public health, or safety, and if there are no technically feasible alternatives to using PFAS at a reasonable cost. These changes aim to streamline enforcement and ensure consistent application of the PFAS ban across different jurisdictions, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources (on 02/12/2026)

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