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CA SB730

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Hurtado

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, prohibits the distribution, sale, or offering for sale of artificial turf, carpets, rugs, cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, fabric treatments, and upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)

  • Authorizes the Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate additional consumer product categories for PFAS bans if safer alternatives are readily available at comparable costs, with at least 18 months before any new regulation takes effect

  • Exempts fluoropolymers (which are not water-soluble or bioavailable), FDA-approved drugs and medical devices, EPA-approved pesticides, and used products offered for resale from the prohibition

  • Requires enforcement through existing PFAS regulatory framework, including manufacturer registration, compliance certification, product testing, and administrative penalties for violations

  • Targets PFAS chemicals of concern (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, GenX) found in drinking water and groundwater while preserving use of fluoropolymers deemed critical for infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and manufacturing

Legislative Description

Product safety: consumer products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality4/2/2025
Rules2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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