HB 102
AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
In Plain Language
This bill creates a group to study PFAS chemicals and requires manufacturers to report if they intentionally use these chemicals in products sold in Kentucky or release them during manufacturing. Manufacturers who don't report face penalties. PFAS are long-lasting chemicals found in many products that have raised environmental and health concerns.
Official summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a PFAS Working Group, create new sections of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; establish a reporting requirement for manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in products manufactured for sale or distribution in the Commonwealth; establish a reporting requirement for PFAS release in the Commonwealth by manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in manufactured products; amend KRS 224.99-030 to establish penalty for noncompliance with reporting requirements.
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Latest action
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
Feb 4, 2025
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