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DE SB217

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Townsend

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the discharge of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally-added PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Delaware, effective January 1, 2021

  • Allows exceptions for fire prevention, emergency firefighting operations, and training/testing at facilities with proper containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent PFAS releases

  • Does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of PFAS-containing firefighting foam, only its discharge

  • Permits the use of non-fluorinated foams for firefighter training purposes

  • Makes technical changes to reorganize Title 16, Part VI by renaming Chapter 66 to "Fire Prevention and Firefighters" and converting Chapter 66A to Subchapter VIII

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Firefighting.

Last Action

Introduced and Laid on Table in Senate

6/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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