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H 3339

An Act prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 6 co-sponsors

Prohibits state and local contracts for artificial turf containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS; existing fields may be used but not replaced with PFAS turf.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 3339

Summary: H.3339 An Act prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields

Overview

H.3339, introduced February 27, 2025, seeks to prohibit state and local government contracts for purchasing and installing artificial turf fields that contain zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS chemicals. The bill sets definitional parameters for PFAS and intentionally-added PFAS and applies prohibitions to both new and existing fields, with allowances for existing fields to be used during their useful life but not replaced with PFAS-containing turf. The bill has progressed from committee action and has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee.

Key Provisions

  • Section 72 (Chapter 29 amendments)

    • Defines “Intentionally-added PFAS” and “PFAS chemicals.”
    • Prohibits any state agency from funding the purchase, use, or installation of artificial turf that contains zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS for any new or existing field.
    • Existing artificial turf fields that contain zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS may be used for their remaining useful life but may not be replaced with turf containing those substances.

  • Section 70 (Chapter 40 amendments)

    • Mirrors the PFAS prohibition for local government entities (counties, cities, towns, or other municipal bodies).
    • Prohibits funding for artificial turf with zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS for new or existing fields.
    • Existing fields may continue to be used during their useful life but cannot be replaced with PFAS-containing turf.

  • Definitions

    • “Intentionally-added PFAS,” including PFAS degradation products or PFAS used as processing/mold release agents.
    • “PFAS chemicals,” a class of fluorinated organic chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.

Who is Affected

  • State government agencies and state authorities are barred from funding artificial turf purchases or installations that contain the restricted substances.
  • Local governments (counties, cities, towns, and other municipal entities) face similar funding prohibitions.
  • Existing turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally-added PFAS are not to be replaced with turf containing those substances; they may be used for their remaining life.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Early Legislative Actions: Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (2/27/2025); Senate concurred (as indicated in related actions).
  • Committee Action: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Committee on House Ways and Means (as of October 20, 2025).
  • Hearing: Scheduled for July 15, 2025 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) in Room B-1.
  • Related Bill: HD 647 (replaces the measure).

Notes

  • The bill does not specify an explicit effective date within the provided text.
  • The bill emphasizes a public-sector funding ban, not private-sector contracts.

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

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