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NY A01053
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
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Expands manufacturer recall requirements for Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS to cover products manufactured, sold, or distributed at any time, not just those currently produced
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Requires recalled foam to be destroyed through methods approved by the Department of Environmental Conservation, rather than just disposed of
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Prohibits manufacturers from manufacturing, selling, or distributing firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) with intentionally added PFAS chemicals starting January 1, 2028
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Changes from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") the requirement for the Office of Fire Prevention and Control to adopt rules restricting PFAS in firefighting foam when federal regulations change to allow PFAS-free alternatives
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Removes existing provisions regarding priority and preference for purchasing PFAS-free firefighting PPE, replacing them with an outright ban on PFAS-containing PPE
Legislative Description
Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.38
1/7/2026