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ME LD987

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradlee Farrin

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Maine's PFAS product regulations (38 MRSA §1614) to expand the motor vehicle exemption to include construction, forestry, and farm equipment alongside previously covered vehicles like ATVs and side-by-sides

  • Motor vehicles, off-highway vehicles, specialty vehicles, and personal assistive mobility devices remain exempt from PFAS restrictions under federal motor vehicle safety standards

  • Textile articles and refrigerants contained within these exempt vehicles and equipment are NOT exempt and must still comply with PFAS regulations

  • Approved by the Governor on May 9, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 67

Legislative Description

An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Law Regulating Products Containing PFAS

Toxic Substances

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources3/11/2025

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