Montana HB290 would ban sales of certain products containing PFAS and regulate the use of firefighting foam with PFAS.

Montana HB290 would prohibit the sale of cosmetics, juvenile products, and menstrual products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) starting January 1, 2028. Manufacturers of these products must provide a certificate of compliance stating the products do not contain intentionally added PFAS. The bill also restricts the use of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring full containment and reporting of any releases. Manufacturers of such foam must notify purchasers if the foam contains PFAS.

Montana HB290 would ban sales of certain products containing PFAS and regulate the use of firefighting foam with PFAS.

Montana HB290 would prohibit the sale of cosmetics, juvenile products, and menstrual products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) starting January 1, 2028. Manufacturers of these products must provide a certificate of compliance stating the products do not contain intentionally added PFAS. The bill also restricts the use of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring full containment and reporting of any releases. Manufacturers of such foam must notify purchasers if the foam contains PFAS.