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HB 2145

An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; and imposing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Bellmon and 39 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania HB 2145 bans PFAS in certain consumer products and empowers DEP to enforce standards, with penalties for violations.

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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Bill Summary · HB 2145

Summary of Pennsylvania HB 2145 (2025-2026)

Overall purpose

HB 2145 amends Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to:
- strengthen consumer protection related to PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
- prohibit the use of PFAS in certain products
- assign and define duties and powers for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- establish penalties for violations

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Greg Scott and has a broad coalition of co-sponsors from both major parties.

Key provisions and changes

  • PFAS prohibition in products

    • Prohibits the use of PFAS in specific consumer products (the bill text would detail exact product categories and thresholds; summary notes emphasize a broad PFAS ban in targeted goods).
    • Aims to reduce consumer exposure to PFAS through everyday buying choices.

  • Consumer protection framework

    • Expands consumer protection provisions under Title 12 to address PFAS-related risks.
    • Creates standards or requirements that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must meet to ensure PFAS-free product availability or labeling.

  • Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) duties

    • Grants or imposes powers on DEP to enforce PFAS prohibitions.
    • DEP oversight may include:
    • compliance monitoring of products on the market
    • investigations of alleged PFAS use
    • enforcement actions for violations
    • The bill may outline DEP reporting, rulemaking, and inspection authority related to PFAS in commerce.

  • Penalties and enforcement

    • Establishes penalties for violations of the PFAS prohibitions and related consumer protection provisions.
    • Penalty details (amounts, scales, or tiers) would be specified in the bill text; typical enforcement could include fines, injunctions, or other remedies.

  • Administrative and procedural provisions

    • Referred to the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee (Jan. 15, 2026).
    • Reported as committed with a favorable recommendation (April 28, 2026) and laid on the table the same day.
    • The formal legislative timeline indicates a movement through committee and consideration for potential floor action.

Who/what is affected

  • Consumers and buyers in Pennsylvania

    • Benefit from reduced PFAS exposure in products purchased for everyday use.
    • Potentially clearer labeling or restrictions on PFAS-containing items.

  • Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers

    • Face new compliance obligations to ensure PFAS-free products in the identified categories.
    • May need to adjust supply chains, reformulate products, or discontinue PFAS-containing items.

  • Pennsylvania DEP

    • Gains enhanced authority to enforce PFAS prohibitions in commerce.
    • Responsible for administration, compliance monitoring, and enforcement actions related to PFAS in products.

Timelines and procedural notes

  • Introduced and referred: January 15, 2026 to the Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee.
  • Committee action: Reported as committed and first considered on April 28, 2026, with a committee vote of 26 yes and 0 no.
  • Status as of last actions: Laid on the table (April 28, 2026), indicating it may be awaiting further legislative steps (potential amendments, floor consideration, or return to the committee).

Potential impact (high-level)

  • Moves Pennsylvania toward restricting PFAS in consumer products, aligning with public health and environmental protection goals.
  • Increases regulatory oversight by DEP and raises compliance costs for affected businesses.
  • Depending on final language, could affect a wide range of products (e.g., cookware, textiles, food packaging, cosmetics, cleaning products) where PFAS use is currently common.
  • Enforcement and penalties will determine the real-world effectiveness and industry response.

Note: The summary reflects the information available from the bill’s public materials. For exact product categories, prohibited PFAS substances, specific penalties, and detailed DEP authorities, the bill text should be reviewed in its final enacted form.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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