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AZ HB2646

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Liguori

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits distribution and use of fertilizers containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or fluorinated organic chemicals with two or more fully fluorinated carbon atoms beginning December 31, 2026.

  • Applies PFAS prohibition to all fertilizer materials, including biosolids and sewage sludge.

  • Prohibits distribution of pesticides containing PFAS or specified fluorinated organic chemicals beginning December 31, 2026.

  • Violations of the PFAS prohibition are not classified as class 2 misdemeanors, allowing alternative enforcement methods.

  • Makes technical corrections to Arizona pesticide and fertilizer statutes related to language and enforcement procedures.

Legislative Description

Pesticides; fertilizer; PFAS; prohibition

Prohibition

Last Action

House read second time

2/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2025
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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