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SB980

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·8/25/25

Pennsylvania SB980 bans PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam and protective equipment, imposes penalties, and provides grants for disposal and.

Pennsylvania SB980 amends Title 35 to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals starting July 1, 2026. Manufacturers must notify purchasers if their equipment contains PFAS chemicals and affix warning labels. The bill imposes civil penalties for violations, with the proceeds funding the Fire Company Grant Program and the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. It also mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to investigate complaints and enforce the provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:00 AM

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (s) Hearing

History

Apr 22

Senate

Second consideration

Apr 22

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Apr 21

Senate

Reported as amended