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CT HB05910

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and class B firefighting foam as foam used to extinguish flammable liquid fires.

  • Prohibits use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for training or testing purposes effective July 1, 2020, unless containment, treatment, and disposal measures are implemented to prevent environmental release.

  • Directs the Department of Public Health to assist persons, local governments, and state agencies in evaluating and transitioning to class B firefighting foams without intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances effective July 1, 2019.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce the provisions of this act within available appropriations.

Legislative Description

An Act Limiting The Use Of Perfluoroalkyl Or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances In Class B Firefighting Foam.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

5/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/10/2019
Public Health1/23/2019

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