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HI SB504

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of food packaging, food service ware, cosmetics, and personal care products containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) beginning December 31, 2026

  • Exempts hydrofluoroolefins used as propellants in cosmetics, products regulated as drugs or medical devices by the FDA, and combination products as defined under federal regulations

  • Defines "food service ware" to include containers, bowls, clamshells, plates, cups, straws, utensils, napkins, and similar single-use items designed for prepared foods

  • Defines "intentionally added PFAS" as chemicals manufacturers have intentionally added to products with functional or technical effect, or PFAS chemicals that are intentional breakdown products of added chemicals

  • Repeals previous section 321-602 which had prohibited PFAS in certain food packaging types effective December 31, 2024, replacing it with broader prohibition covering additional product categories

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Protection.

Prohibition

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).

3/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2023
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/17/2023
Energy & Environmental Protection3/9/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/8/2023
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2023

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