SB24-081
Perfluoroalkyl & Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning measures to increase protections from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals.
Bill Summary:
Current law prohibits the sale or distribution of products in certain product categories on and after certain dates (product phaseout timeline) if the products contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS chemicals). The act changes current law by:
- On and after January 1, 2025, prohibiting the sale or distribution of certain outdoor apparel intended for extreme or extended use in severe wet conditions (outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions) that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals unless the product is accompanied by a disclosure that states that the product contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals (disclosure requirement);
- On and after January 1, 2026, as part of the product phaseout timeline, banning the sale or distribution of cleaning products that are not medical floor maintenance products, cookware, dental floss, menstruation products, and ski wax that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals;
- On and after January 1, 2028, as part of the product phaseout timeline, repealing the disclosure requirement and banning the sale or distribution of medical floor maintenance products, textile articles, outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions, and food equipment intended primarily for use in commercial settings that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals; and
- On and after January 1, 2026, prohibiting a person from installing artificial turf that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals on any portion of property in the state.
EFFECTIVE May 1, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.022 to L.021 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.021 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-081, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-081, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2024 | House Amendments | REPASS |
20
AYE
11
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/18/2024 | House Amendments | REPASS |
24
AYE
11
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/18/2024 | House Amendments | CONCUR |
27
AYE
8
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/25/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
23
AYE
12
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
42
AYE
17
NO
6
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/17/2024 | Third Reading | PREV ? |
42
AYE
18
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2024 | L.021 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] | |
| 04/04/2024 | L.022 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.020 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.019 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.018 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/12/2024 | L.002 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/23/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/23/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/23/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/18/2024 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/17/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/16/2024 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/15/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/12/2024 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/14/2024 - No Amendments |
| 04/09/2024 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/04/2024 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/27/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
| 03/25/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/22/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/20/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/18/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/20/2024 - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/22/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2024 | 147 | Perfluoroalkyl & Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals |