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Legislator urges ban on products with PFAS, citing health and wastewater risks

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee · January 15, 2026

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Summary

A sponsor proposed banning two condom products and several personal lubricants that testing showed contained PFAS at measurable parts‑per‑million levels, arguing public‑health and wastewater impacts. Health‑clinic witnesses expressed concern about donation impacts; lawmakers asked for data and labeling alternatives.

A legislator introduced testimony for HB 10‑80 arguing for bans on specific condoms and personal lubricants found to contain per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The sponsor framed the measure as a public‑health and environmental protection bill, citing testing figures for several…

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