Establishes the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund to support firefighter gear innovation.
The bill establishes the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund to support the development, testing, and purchasing of PFAS-free firefighter turnout gear moisture barrier materials and designs. The fund will also support the development of new materials and designs for turnout gear that reduce firefighter exposure to harmful substances and improve maintenance. The fund will be administered by the secretary of public safety and security and will consist of appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income.
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