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DE SB63

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ennis

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the discharge of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally-added PFAS chemicals in Delaware, with exceptions for fire prevention, emergency firefighting operations, and controlled training/testing scenarios

  • Allows training and testing with PFAS-containing foam only at facilities that have implemented containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent environmental releases

  • Does not restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals, only their discharge

  • Permits continued use of non-fluorinated foams, including other Class B foams without PFAS, for firefighting training purposes

  • Takes effect on the first January 1 following enactment and reorganizes Title 16 to rename Chapter 66 as "Fire Prevention and Firefighters" with a new Subchapter IX specifically addressing firefighting foam

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House

3/31/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security3/31/2021
Corrections & Public Safety2/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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