Pennsylvania HB675 prohibits the distribution and sale of firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
Pennsylvania HB675 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the distribution, manufacture, offer for sale, production, or sale of firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals, effective January 1, 2028. Exceptions apply if the State Fire Commissioner determines the use of PFAS chemicals is unavoidable and issues guidance. Violations incur civil penalties, with fines transferred to the Fire Company Grant Program and the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. The Attorney General enforces the provisions.
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