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Broad PFAS bill debated; sponsor seeks narrower language and stakeholder amendments
Summary
Senators and stakeholders discussed S1042, a bill to restrict PFAS in consumer products. The sponsor signaled willingness to narrow scope and consider exemptions while asking stakeholders for proposed amendment language.
Senators and stakeholders spent an extended portion of a committee hearing discussing Senate Bill S1042, legislation to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products and to require DEP actions related to PFAS risks and remediation.
Senator Linda Greenstein (sponsor co-lead in remarks) framed PFAS as “forever chemicals” linked in studies to cancers, thyroid disorders and other health risks, and said the bill aims to remove PFAS from categories such as carpeting, cosmetics and food packaging while allowing…
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