CT HB05291

Defines perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, and expanded polystyrene as blown polystyrene and expanded foams processed through fusion, injection molding, foam molding, or extrusion-blown molding.

Requires the Department of Public Health to examine the availability of reasonable alternatives to food packaging products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances or expanded polystyrene by January 1, 2021, and report findings to the joint standing committee on public health.

Prohibits manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing food packaging containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances or expanded polystyrene in any amount on or after January 1, 2022, when a reasonable alternative is available as determined by the Department of Public Health.

Defines "reasonable alternative" as a product with similar use and cost that contains no intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or expanded polystyrene in any amount.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Public Health to enforce the provisions within available appropriations, with the law taking effect July 1, 2020.