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LC 3984

Require disclosure of certain PFAS chemicals

2025 Regular Session

Requires disclosure of select PFAS in products by manufacturers/suppliers, boosting transparency; but the bill died in the 2025 session.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3984

LC 3984 — Require disclosure of certain PFAS chemicals

Overview

LC 3984 is a proposed bill titled “Require disclosure of certain PFAS chemicals.” The bill is identified as an LC (Legislative Counsel) draft and is not currently enacted. Its status has moved from introduction to halted/died in process in the 2025 session cycle.

Purpose and Intent

  • The stated purpose of the bill is to require disclosure of certain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals.
  • The text provided does not include the detailed scope, definitions, or mechanisms of disclosure, so the exact intent beyond disclosure is not specified in this summary.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • The bill would mandate disclosure of certain PFAS chemicals. Specific details such as:
    • Which PFAS chemicals are covered
    • The products, materials, or sectors subject to disclosure
    • Timing, frequency, and method of disclosure
    • The entity responsible for disclosure (manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers)
    • Penalties or enforcement mechanisms
    • Exemptions or safe harbors
    • Definitions of key terms (e.g., “PFAS,” “disclosure,” “affected products”)

These provisions are not provided in the available information. Any actual text would be necessary to specify the exact requirements and their scope.

Scope and Affected Parties

  • Likely affected parties would include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, or retailers of products containing PFAS, as well as any state regulatory agencies charged with oversight and enforcement.
  • Consumers could be indirectly affected through increased transparency, but explicit consumer-facing requirements are not stated here.

Status and Timeline

  • December 15, 2024: Drafter Assigned
  • February 3, 2025: Draft On Hold
  • May 22, 2025: Draft Died in Process

Implication: The bill did not advance in its current form during the 2025 session and is considered to have died in process, meaning it is unlikely to become law unless revived or reintroduced with changes.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Transparency: If enacted, disclosure requirements could improve consumer awareness of PFAS in products and materials.
  • Compliance Costs: Manufacturers and suppliers may face reporting or recordkeeping obligations, testing, and data management costs.
  • Enforcement: Would depend on the specific penalties and oversight mechanisms established in the final text.
  • Scope Variability: The impact would vary significantly based on how broadly PFAS are defined and which products or sectors are covered.

Next Steps

  • If interest remains, legislators or stakeholders could reintroduce the bill with clarified definitions, scope, and detailed implementation provisions.
  • Review of current PFAS regulatory landscape and how disclosure aligns with existing environmental and consumer protection laws would be advisable.

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

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