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Current Policy (144 bills in 28 states)
Adopted Policy (260 bills in 38 states)
Alaska
PFAS
SB 121/ HB 171: Requires responsible parties to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in all drinking water when a PFAS substance is released in the area of the water supply. Allows state fire marshall to adopt regulations requiring the use of alternative PFAS-free firefighting foam.
Arizona
PFAS
HB 2461 : Establishes drinking water aquifer water quality standards for pollutants such as PFAS.
California
PFAS
AB 1240: Requires the state board to provide to the Legislature an addendum report relating to indoor air pollution by January 1, 2024. The addendum may include potential health effects from ozone-emitting consumer products, natural gas sources, and indoor sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
California
PFAS
SB 840 / AB 1624: An appropriations bill for the 2022–23 fiscal year. Provides $50,000,000 for technical and financial assistance to drinking water systems to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Delaware
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 77: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products, upholstered furniture used in residences, and mattresses that contain harmful flame retardant chemicals.
Florida
PFAS
HB 2431: Provides an appropriation of $350,000 to fund the University of Florida Resilience to PFAS Contamination project in Brevard County.
Florida
PFAS
HB 2661: Provides an appropriation of $4,732,275 for the Marion County PFAS Remediation.
Florida
PFAS
SB 7012 / HB 1151: Creates a PFAS task force within the Department of Environmental Protection.
Florida
PFAS
SB 1418: Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules for statewide cleanup target levels for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and groundwater.
Florida
PFAS
HB 1475 : Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt statewide rules for cleanup target levels for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and groundwater by a specified date.
Georgia
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 40: This act would prohibit the use of certain chemical flame retardants.
Hawaii
Toxic Chemicals General,
PFAS
HB 1350: Requires the environmental council to develop a statewide  tool to identify environmental justice communities based on the cumulative impacts of all indicators selected by the council. Tool indicators include demographics, particularly relating to socioeconomic hardship and social stressors; public health, particularly data that are indicative of sensitive populations; pollution burdens, such as pollution burdens created by toxic chemicals, air/water/soil pollutants, and PFAS; and environmental effects, such as effects created by proximity to risk management plan sites and hazardous waste facilities. 
Illinois
PFAS
SB 0562: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the Agency may establish a take back program for local fire departments that use and store older firefighting foam made with PFAS substances.
Illinois
PFAS
HB 4039: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Prohibits the disposal by incineration of aqueous film-forming foam that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in an area of environmental justice concern. Permits the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules it deems necessary to carry out the provisions.
Illinois
PFAS
HB 3190: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Prohibits the disposal by incineration of ay perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance. 
Indiana
PFAS
HB 1184: Requires the state department of health to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems.
Indiana
PFAS
HB 1276: Establishes the PFAS chemical blood testing program under the department of health for the purpose of blood testing certain individuals for a higher concentration of PFAS chemicals to study the health effects of a higher concentration of PFAS chemicals in an individual's blood.
Iowa
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SF 19: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of food packaging containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and makes penalties applicable.
Iowa
PFAS
SF 22: Requires the testing of water supplies for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by public water supply systems.
Iowa
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HF 293: Requires the commission to adopt drinking water maximum contaminant levels for PFAS, prohibits the use of PFAS in food packaging and class B firefighting foam, sets flame retardant restrictions in upholstered furniture, and makes penalties applicable. 
Iowa
PFAS
HF 897: A bill for an act relating to the control of contaminants (PFAS) in public drinking water supply systems, and making penalties applicable.
Iowa
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HF 2063: Prohibits the use, manufacture, distribution, and sale of consumer products containing certain chemicals, making penalties applicable.
Maine
Toxic Chemicals General
LD 150: An act to authorize a general fund bond issue to fund hazardous substance site cleanups.
Maine
PFAS
LD 164: Establishes maximum contaminant levels under the state's drinking water rules for certain perflouroalkyl and polyflouroalkyl substances.
Maine
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
LD 960: Requires the reporting of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products and of discharges of firefighting foam containing PFAS.
Maine
PFAS
LD 1388: An act to require testing of public drinking water supplies for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and to establish maximum contaminant levels.
Maine
PFAS
LD 1875: Addresses perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution from state-owned solid waste disposal facilities.
Maine
PFAS
LD 1911: Prohibits the contamination of clean soils with PFAS chemicals.
Maryland
Mercury ,
Toxic Chemicals General
HB 0250: Establishes the Private Well Safety Program in the Department of the Environment to address and manage the contamination of private and domestic water supply wells in the state.
Maryland
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 0275 / SB 0273: Prohibits the use, manufacture, sale or distribution of Class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain rugs or carpets that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain food packaging designed for direct food contact that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
Massachusetts
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 1423: Prohibits manufacture, sale, and distribution of thermal paper containing BPA, BPS, or BPAF. Requires the Toxic Use Reduction Institute to identify safer alternatives. 
Massachusetts
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
S 1494: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and use of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals.
Massachusetts
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
S 1576/ H 2475: An act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. 
Massachusetts
PFAS
S 556/ H 937: A bill that establishes an ecologically based mosquito management program. Prohibits the use of pesticides containing PFAS as a part of any mosquito or greenhead fly control activity.
Massachusetts
Lead ,
Toxic Chemicals General
S 519/ H 921: Prohibits the use of toxic chemicals in connection with the extraction of natural gas (hydraulic fracturing).
Massachusetts
PFAS
H 960: Requires the department of environmental protection to outline the best practices and recommended regulations for the disposal of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Massachusetts
PFAS
H 2350/ S1837: Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer products (child passenger restraints, cookware, fabric treatments, personal care products, rugs/carpets, and upholstered furniture) containing PFAS chemicals .
Massachusetts
PFAS
S 624/ H 985: An act studying the effect of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in commercial products.
Massachusetts
PFAS
S 556/ H937: A bill that establishes an ecologically-based mosquito management program. Prohibits the use of pesticides containing PFAS as a part of any mosquito or greenhead fly control activity.
Massachusetts
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
H 2348: An act to ban the use of PFAS in food packaging. 
Massachusetts
PFAS
H 4002: An act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2022. Provides funding for PFAS removal in the town of Stow. 
Massachusetts
PFAS
H 3836: An act prohibiting disposal by incineration of aqueous film-forming foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. 
Massachusetts
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General
S 207 / H 939: Requires disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products.
Massachusetts
Lead
S 1056 / H1725: Enhances justice for families harmed by lead.
Michigan
PFAS
SB 0187 / HB 4373: Make appropriations for various state departments and agencies for fiscal year 2022-2023. Includes appropriating funding for grants to local public health departments to support PFAS response and emerging public health threat activities.
Michigan
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
SB 0217: Requires consumer notification if consumer products or packaging contains certain fluorinated organic chemicals.
Michigan
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 5250: Prohibits the use of PFAS, bisphenols, and phthalates in food packaging. 
Michigan
PFAS
SB 0565: Appropriates funding for PFAS remediation projects.
Michigan
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SB 0591: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, bisphenols, or phthalates.  
Michigan
PFAS
HB 4420: Appropriations bill. Provides $15 million for a grant program for municipal airports for costs of monitoring and additional testing related to PFAS. Provides $5 million to community water supply public water systems for contaminant remediation efforts or connection to an alternate system as well as to invest in technologies to address contaminants in public water systems. 
Michigan
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 676: Extends the timeline on statute of limitations for an action seeking natural resources damages or recovery of response activity costs related to a hazardous substance. 
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 69: PFAS task force creation and appropriation.
Minnesota
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SF 70/ HF 79: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and use of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 166/ HF 30: Appropriates $1,404,000 to developing strategies to manage PFAS in land-applied biosolids and $250,000 to innovative solutions for protecting MN from PFAS contamination.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 148 / HF 630: Compost facilities may elect not to accept food service ware or other compostable products containing perfluoroalkyl​ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of​ the Pollution Control Agency to monitor groundwater and surface water near compost​ facilities for the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This is a one-time​ appropriation.​
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 233 / HF 323: Requests the University of Minnesota to conduct a review of research related to exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requiring a report; and appropriating $315,00 in fiscal year 2022. 
Minnesota
Food Packaging ,
PFAS ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SF 373: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and use of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals, phthalates, or bisphenols. 
Minnesota
PFAS
HF 600 / SF 757: Comprehensive cannabis bill. Includes a provision prohibiting any perfluoroalkyl substance in packaging for cannabis, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumable or topical​ products.
Minnesota
PFAS
HF 1155 / SF 1410: Appropriates $500,000 in fiscal year 2022 from the general fund to the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to develop and implement an initiative to reduce sources of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment that are eventually conveyed to municipal wastewater treatment facilities. 
Minnesota
PFAS
HF 1511/ SF 2067: Comprehensive cannabis bill. Includes a provision prohibiting any perfluoroalkyl substance in packaging for cannabis, cannabis products, and hemp-derived consumable or topical​ products.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 1852 / HF 1033: Designates perfluorochemicals as a hazardous substance.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 156/ HF 78: Designates perfluorochemicals as a hazardous substance under the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act.
Minnesota
PFAS
HF 1079: Omnibus bill. Includes a provision amending the health risk limit for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). 
Minnesota
Mercury
HF 1419: Creates a public awareness campaign on the health dangers of using skin lightening creams containing mercury.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 478: Requires Saint Gobain Performance Plastics to pay for the remediation of water in certain wells in Merrimack that it contaminated.
New Hampshire
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
HB 141:
Requires the department of environmental services to maintain a public registry of where certain fire suppressants have been used.
 
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1547: Sets maximum contaminant levels for perfluorochemicals in soil and requires the department of environmental services to report to the general court annually on such levels.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1546: Limits air emissions of perfluorochemicals and further defines perfluorochemicals.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1589: Prohibits the sale of products containing intentionally-added PFAS.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1454: Prohibits the siting of landfills within a proscribed distance of groundwater sources. Requires monitoring for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFHxS.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1602: Requires testing for PFAS in drinking water of child care facilities and schools.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1167: Establishes maximum contaminant levels for perfluorinated chemicals in surface water.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1618: Adds several perfluorinated chemicals to the list of per and poly fluoroalkyl substances with maximum contaminant levels and establishes a cumulative total for the maxium contaminant level of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
New Hampshire
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
HB 1422: Requires warning labels on consumer products containing PFAS.
New Hampshire
PFAS
SB 341: Requires Saint Gobain Performance Plastics to pay for the PFAS remediation of water in certain wells in Merrimack that it contaminated.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1440: Requires the Department of Environmental Services to make rules about perfluorinated chemical limits in surface waters.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1185: Enables wastewater treatment plants to require providers of discharge to test such discharge for PFAS.
New York
Cadmium ,
Formaldehyde ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 721: Relates to the regulation of toxic chemicals in pet products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.
New York
Lead ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals
S 47: Creates the well water and water supply education act; requires the department of health to establish and maintain a public education program on the potential hazards of private water supplies; requires home inspectors, licensed real estate agents, and brokers to provide private water supply education materials to prospective buyers of property where such property is serviced by a private water supply and contact information for relevant local health organizations.
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 143 / S 3331: Relates to the regulation of ingredients in personal care products to include chemicals of concern which shall be provided on lists identified by the commissioner.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 1554/ S 291: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 2155: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale and use of nail polish and nail hardener containing certain dibutyl phthalates (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 2246: Relates to the regulation of ingredients in feminine hygiene products.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 2148: Relates to the creation of a research program to determine the risks posed from chemicals in personal care products or feminine hygiene products.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
S 1731: Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act".
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
A 3031 / S 2718: Prohibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 417: Prohibits the distribution and use of paper containing bisphenol A for the recording of any business transaction.
New York
PFAS
S 4011: Authorizes the Department of Health to establish maximum levels for perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) and (PFSAs) perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids in public drinking water.
New York
PFAS
S 5027: Establishes a carpet stewardship advisory board and prohibits the sale of carpets containing PFAS chemicals.
New York
PFAS
S 6291/ A 7063: Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in common apparel. 
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 6238: Prohibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture beginning July 1, 2022.
New York
Mercury ,
Trichloroethylene
S 4371 / A 6150: Directs the department of environmental conservation to promulgate air quality standards for emissions of certain toxic air contaminants; establishes the community benefit fund.
New York
Trichloroethylene
S 902: Relates to prohibiting certain uses of trichloroethylene; provides that no person shall use trichloroethylene as a vapor degreaser, an intermediate chemical to produce other chemicals, a refrigerant, or an extraction solvent or in any other manufacturing or industrial cleaning process or use.
New York
Triclosan
S 1864: Relates to banning certain chemicals from being manufactured, used, or stored within the state including triclosan, 1,4-dioxane, isophorone, cyclohexanone, or any synonym of such products.
New York
Triclosan ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 5122: Prohibits the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
A 3095: Establishes a program to provide information to consumers concerning household hazardous products; provides such information be available at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets; provides such information should disclose hazards and inform people of environmentally safer alternatives.
New York
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury
S 4700: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of a children's toy that is contaminated with any toxic substance.
New York
Lead
S 2142 / A 6608: Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions.
New York
Heavy Metals
S 5106 / A 671: Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes that contains certain toxic metals and requires the department of health to study the long term health effects of using electronic cigarettes.
New York
Lead
S 5637 / A 7013: Enacts the childhood lead poisoning prevention and safe housing act to make enforcement of lead hazard control standards in the state of New York more certain and more effective.
New York
Mercury ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 8630: Prohibits cosmetic products and personal care products that contain mercury; establishes civil penalties for any person who sells such products containing mercury.
New York
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Food Packaging ,
PFAS ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 9008 / S 8008: Enacts the Toxics in Packaging Act to restrict PFAS in all packaging, not just food packaging, and adds restrictions for phthalates in all packaging.
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 7737 / A 8723: Relates to the ban of the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in furniture and mattresses and in electronic casings.
North Carolina
PFAS ,
Trichloroethylene
H 454: Appropriates $440,000 in funds for the Texfi Remediation Pilot in Fayetteville, NC. 
North Carolina
PFAS
H 444: This act would hold persons that have discharged or released poly-fluoroalkyl substances resulting in contamination of drinking water responsible for costs necessary to address the contamination. 
North Carolina
PFAS
S 443/ H 521: Safe Water Drinking Act. Requires Commission for Public Health to establish maximum containment levels for per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. 
North Carolina
PFAS
S 460: Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to establish a PFAS task force.
North Carolina
PFAS
S 638 / H 501: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of PFAS and PFAS-containing products. 
North Carolina
PFAS
H 502: Implements measures to prevent and address contamination from the discharge of PFAS in the state in order to protect public health.
North Carolina
PFAS
H 503: Directs various agencies to study matters associated with PFAS contamination.
Ohio
PFAS
HB 365: Requires the Director of Environmental Protection to adopt rules establishing maximum allowable contaminant levels in drinking water and water quality standards for certain contaminants.
Oklahoma
PFAS
SB 622: Oklahoma PFAS Waste Act: requiring promulgation of rules and regulations by Department of Environmental Quality on PFAS waste. 
Pennsylvania
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 684: An act providing for bisphenol A-free container products for infants.
Pennsylvania
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 1965: Prohibits PFAS in food packaging. 
Pennsylvania
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 2193: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food containers containing BPA at a level above 0.1ppb.
Rhode Island
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SB 110 / HB 5356: This act would prohibit PFAS, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals, from being used in food packaging. This act would take effect on January 1, 2022.
Rhode Island
PFAS
SB 107/ HB 5523: PFAS in Drinking Water, Groundwater and Surface Waters Act. This act would provide for the department of health to take action to establish maximum contaminate levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and set interim standards. The act would also provide that the department of environmental management set standards for PFAS in ground and surface waters, and adopt standards for PFAS monitoring at landfills.
South Carolina
PFAS
HB 3515: Requires the Department of Health and Environmental Controls to promulgate regulations to establish maximum contaminant levels for certain pollutants in public water systems. 
South Carolina
PFAS
S 219: Requires the Department of Health and Environmental Control to establish statewide maximum contaminant levels for certain pollutants in public water systems.
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
H 27: Require that food packaging, personal care products, and clothing containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sold or distributed in Vermont bear a health and safety warning.
Vermont
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
H 26: An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in class B firefighting foam, food packaging, and rugs and carpets. This bill will also include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the list of chemicals of high concern to children.
Vermont
Mercury
H 495: Prohibits the sale of mercury-containing lamps.
Vermont
Mercury
H 500: Prohibits the sale of mercury lamps in the State.
Vermont
Toxic Chemicals General,
PFAS
H 651: Establishes an environmental justice policy for the state of Vermont and requires state agencies to incorporate environmental justice into their work. It would establish the Advisory Council on Environmental Justice within the Agency of Natural Resources to advise the State on environmental justice issues. It also would require the creation of an environmental justice mapping tool.
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
H 650: Prohibits the intentional use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in products to be sold in Vermont. This bill also proposes to prohibit the use and import of wastes that contain microplastics.
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
H 677: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution in Vermont of cosmetic products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Vermont
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 267: Regulates cosmetic products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and prohibits the installation of athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Virginia
PFAS
HB 1011: Directs the Commissioner of Health to convene a workgroup to study the occurrence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in the Commonwealth.
Virginia
PFAS
HB 919: Provides that the regulations that the Board of Health is required to adopt under current law establishing maximum contaminant levels in all water supplies and waterworks in the Commonwealth for perfluorooctanoic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate, and such other perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Washington
PFAS
HB 1093/ SB 5091: Making 2019-2021 Fiscal Biennium Second Supplemental Operating Appropriations. The bill appropriates $3,482,000 of the model toxics control operating account for the department to implement recommendations that come from chemical action plans (CAP), such as the interim recommendations addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water and sources of contamination, to monitor results, and to develop new CAPs.  
Washington
PFAS
SB 5451: Making 2021-2023 Fiscal Biennium Second Supplemental Operating Appropriations. The bill appropriates $3,482,000 of the model toxics control operating account for the department to implement recommendations that come from chemical action plans (CAP), such as the interim recommendations addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water and sources of contamination, to monitor results, and to develop new CAPs.  
Washington
Cadmium ,
Formaldehyde ,
Lead ,
Triclosan ,
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 5480: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any cosmetic product containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemical classes.
Washington
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out
HB 1694: Improves logistical processes for the regulation of priority chemicals in consumer products.
Washington
PFAS
SB 5651: An appropiations bill. Includes $5,950,000 for PFAS treatment at City of DuPont.
Washington
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 5703 / HB 1853: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing toxic chemicals. Requires manufacturers of cosmetics products to disclose information on its website for each cosmetic product sold in the state.
West Virginia
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2126: Prohibits the use of 5 specific flame-retardant chemicals in children's products or upholstered furniture. 
West Virginia
PFAS
HB 2757: Directs the Secretary of the Department of Public Health to propose maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS pollutants and creates the West Virginia PFAS Action Response Team. Requires facilities using certain PFAS chemicals to report their use.
West Virginia
PFAS
HB 4055: Directs the Department of Public Health to propose maximum contaminant levels or treatment techniques for certain PFAS pollutants and creates the West Virginia PFAS Action Response Team to act as an advisory body.
West Virginia
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2126: Prohibits the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in children’s products or upholstered residential furniture.
Wisconsin
PFAS
SB 111/ AB 68: Appropriates funding for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium related to PFAS for the purposes of sampling and testing public water supplies for PFAS and collecting and disposing of PFAS-containing fire fighting foam.This bill would also great a municipal grant program to investigate and address PFAS contamination.
Wisconsin
PFAS
AB 392: Creates a municipal grant program, administered by the Department of Natural Resources, to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Wisconsin
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SB 361: Makes various changes to existing programs, creates new programs and standards, provides funding, and creates new positions to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Wisconsin
PFAS
AB 419: Makes various changes to existing programs, creates new programs and standards, provides funding, and creates new positions to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Wisconsin
PFAS
AB 444: Creates a municipal grant program, administered by the Department of Natural Resources, to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and provides $10,000,000 in general purpose revenue for this purpose.
Arizona
PFAS
SB 1526: Prohibits the use of PFAS-containing fire fighting foam for training purposes.  (Adopted in 2019)
Arkansas
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 323: Requires the removal of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles, and creates a collection and recovery program to do so. Requires manufacturers to prepare a mercury minimization plan. (Adopted in 2005)
California
PFAS
SB 1371: Allows state Water Board to require monitoring for and reporting of PFAS by water utilities. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 1019: Requires products to indicate if they contain added flame retardants, and make information available online. (Adopted in 2014)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 2998: Bans flame retardants in children’s products, mattresses, and upholstered furniture. This ban covers any flame retardant at concentrations above 1,000 parts per million (ppm).  (Adopted in 2018)
California
PFAS
AB 756: Requires public water systems to monitor for PFAS. (Adopted in 2019)
California
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 317: Prohibits the sale of products containing formaldehyde and other chemicals designed to treat human waste. (Adopted in 2019)
California
PFAS
AB 841: Requires the state to develop a work plan to determine select PFAS to test for risks to human health. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Toxic Chemicals General
HJR 3: Urges Congress to reform TSCA in progressive way. (Adopted in 2011)
California
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
AB 1319: Bans BPA in bottles and sippy cups, requires replacement with least toxic alternative. (Adopted in 2011)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 258: Requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients used in cleaning products, including fragrances, on the product label and online. (Adopted in 2017)
California
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
SB 929: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2010)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 647: Lowers the allowable levels of lead in children's jewelry, raises the age of "children" to 15. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 2775: Requires manufacturers of professional cosmetics to disclose ingredients on product labels. (Adopted in 2017)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 1879: Establishes a process to identify, prioritize and evaluate chemicals of concern in consumer products, determine how best to limit exposure or reduce the level of hazard, and establishes green chemistry challenge grants and a Green Ribbon Science Panel (Adopted in 2008)
California
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 509: Establishes a Toxic Information Clearinghouse, which will be open to the public, where the information will be evaluated. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
AB 652: Bans the entire class of PFAS from a wide array of “juvenile” products including booster seats, changing pads, infant carriers, nursing pillows, and crib mattresses. The bill would require a manufacturer to use the least toxic alternative when replacing PFAS chemicals in a juvenile product. (Adopted in 2021)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 127: Requires the state fire marshall review flamability standards and chemical flame retardants, and propose updated insulation flammability standards that maintain both overall building safety and occupant/firefighter protection. (Adopted in 2013)
California
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 2125: Establishes guidelines for healthy nail salon recognition programs specifying best practices including banning dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, or toluene. (Adopted in 2016)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
AB 1200: Prohibits the sale of plant-based food packaging in the state that contains PFAS, and requires manufacturers of cookware sold in the state to disclose on the product label and on the company’s internet website if the cookware contains certain hazardous chemicals. (Adopted in 2021)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
AB 1681: Requires jewelry only be made of only approved metals, not lead. (Adopted in 2006)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
AB 2694: Bans the sale of any toy containing compounds of lead in excess of federal standards, or soluble compounds of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, selenium, or barium. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
AB 2901: Bans jewelry unless made of Class 1, 2 or 3 materials, sets small trace amount limits on lead in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 757: Bans lead in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2009)
California
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1365: Bans the sale of toys contaminated with any toxic substance, including lead, mercury and cadmium. (Adopted in 2010)
California
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 2347: Requires mercury thermostat manufacturers to do educationl outreach, establish a collection plan, and dispose of them properly. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 1415: Bans the sale of certain mercury-added products, a mercury switch or mercury relay, and a mercury diostat or a new or refurbished oven or gas range containing a mercury diostat. (Adopted in 2005)
California
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 1369: Bans the sale of mercury-added thermostats. (Adopted in 2004)
California
PFAS
SB 170: Appropriations for fiscal year 2021-2022. Provides $30,000,000 for technical and financial assistance to drinking water systems to address PFAS.  (Adopted in 2021)
California
PFAS
SB 343: Requires the recyclability of a product or packaging to be truthful. Manufacturers would no longer be allowed to put the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol on items that aren’t actually recyclable. Products that contain PFAS chemicals can’t be labeled as recyclable. (Adopted in 2021)
California
PFAS
AB 1201: Reforms labeling for compostable products, ensuring that an item that claims to be compostable actually is so. The law will also cut chemical contamination of compost by banning PFAS from any products labeled as compostable.  (Adopted in 2021)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
SB 1044: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS, prohibits the use of PFAS foam for training purposes, requires manufacturers of firefighter protective equipment to disclose the inclusion of PFAS in their products. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 888: Bans personal care products containing plastic microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 312: Requires cosmetics manufacturers to disclose lists of chemicals, flavors, and fragrances included in their products to the state along with associated health hazards. Requires the state to maintain a public website displaying the information. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 2762: Amends existing law prohibiting the inclusion of certain chemicals in cosmetics to expand the list of prohibited substances  (Adopted in 2020)
California
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 501: Bans mercury, cadmium, and lead from brake friction material. (Adopted in 2013)
California
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 346: Bans brake material containing lead, mercury, and cadmium in amounts greater than .1% by weight. (Adopted in 2010)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 302: Bans products containing more than 1/10 of 1% of the flame retardants pentaBDE or octaBDE, by mass. (Adopted in 2003)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 2587: Moves up the effective date of a ban on the flame retardants penta and octa by a year and a half. (Adopted in 2004)
California
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
AB 1108: Bans phthalates from toys and children’s products, requires replacement with least toxic alternative. (Adopted in 2007)
California
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 460: Requires that during prenatal screening, women receive information about toxics chemicals and how they can take steps to reduce their exposure. (Adopted in 2013)
California
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 484: Authorizes the investigation of cosmetics containing carcinogens or toxics, required manufacturers to submit health and other info on deadline for possible action by the Attorney General and FDA. (Adopted in 2005)
Colorado
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
HB 19-1279: Prohibits the sale of PFAS-containing firefighting foam in certain circumstances, prohibits the use of PFAS foam for training, requires manufacturers to disclose if protective equipment they produce includes PFAS, and requires the Department of Health to conduct a survey to determine the amount of PFAS foam currently held, used, and disposed by fire departments. (Adopted in 2019)
Colorado
PFAS
HB 20-1119: Addresses the authority of the state government to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the use of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS in certain aircraft hangars beginning January 1, 2023. (Adopted in 2020)
Colorado
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 07-1220: Requires governments to award contracts to bidders who offer environmentally preferable products. (Adopted in 2007)
Colorado
PFAS
SB 20-218: Creates fund PFAS cash fund, used to fund the PFAS grant program, the PFAS takeback program, and provide technical assistance in locating and studying PFAS to communities, stakeholders, and relevant regulatory bodies. (Adopted in 2020)
Connecticut
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 6572: Bans BPA in reusable food and beverage containers, infant formula or baby food containers (Adopted in 2009)
Connecticut
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 210: Establishes a first-in-the-nation ban on BPA in thermal receipt paper, and also requires the Chemical Innovations Institute to annually develop a list of chemicals of high toxic concern. (Adopted in 2011)
Connecticut
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5314: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2010)
Connecticut
Toxic Chemicals General
HB 5126: Establishes a Chemical Innovations Institute. (Adopted in 2010)
Connecticut
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 1502: Bans the import and sale of cosmetics containing microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)
Connecticut
PFAS
SB 837: An act that prohibits the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS for training purposes and establishes a take-back program for such products. (Adopted in 2021)
Connecticut
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5650: Bans any children’s product that has been designated a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, requires any lead-containing products that children may come into contact with to bear a warning label. (Adopted in 2008)
Connecticut
PFAS
HB 6666: An act concerning the Department of Public Health's recommendations regarding various revisions to the public health statutes. Requires employees of a bottler to test for perfluoroalkyl substances and other unregulated contaminants. (Adopted in 2021)
Connecticut
PFAS
HB 6690: An act authorizing and adjusting bonds. Provides grants-in-aid to municipalities for the purpose of providing potable water and for assessment and remedial action to address pollution from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl containing substances. (Adopted in 2021)
Connecticut
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 350: Requires mercury thermostat manufacturers to establish a collection plan, and dispose of them properly. (Adopted in 2012)
Connecticut
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 6496: Requires local and regional boards of education to implement green cleaning programs for school buildings and facilities. (Adopted in 2009)
Connecticut
PFAS
HB 5518: Appropriates $2 million for PFAS cleanup and remediation. (Adopted in 2020)
Delaware
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 70: Bans baby bottles and sippy cups containing BPA. (Adopted in 2011)
Delaware
PFAS
HB 8: Directs the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Division of Public Health to establish maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS. (Adopted in 2021)
Delaware
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 362: Bans sale of toys with toxic substances (defined as lead or other unsafe substances), their use in daycare facilities, and creates a list of unsafe toys. (Adopted in 2008)
Delaware
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H. Con. Res. 64: Supports the Delaware Nurses Association’s mercury thermometer exchange week, and encourages retail establishments within the State to voluntarily stop stocking and selling mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2004)
Delaware
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 456: Prohibits the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. (Adopted in 2018)
Florida
PFAS
SB 2500: Budget appropriations. Provides $1,000,000 for the University of Florida PFAS Contaminated Material Treatment Pilot project. (Adopted in 2021)
Florida
PFAS
HB 5001: Appropriates $1 million to assist homeowners with private well water contaminated with PFOA and/or PFOS. (Adopted in 2020)
Hawaii
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 2402: Bans mercury vapor lamps. (Adopted in 2012)
Hawaii
Toxic Flame Retardants
HCR 235 / SR 107: Supports the industry phase-out of the flame retardant decaBDE, and encourages the EPA to continue its efforts to end importation of decaBDE into the U.S. (Adopted in 2010)
Hawaii
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2013: Bans products containing more than 0.1% of the flame retardants pentaBDE or octaBDE. (Adopted in 2004)
Illinois
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 2076: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or use of paper containing bisphenol A for the making of business or banking records. (Adopted in 2019)
Illinois
Toxic Chemicals General
SR 70 / HR 60: Urges Congress to reform TSCA in progressive way. (Adopted in 2011)
Illinois
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 2950: Bans children’s food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A (BPA). (Adopted in 2012)
Illinois
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5040: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry, designates cadmium as a priority chemical. (Adopted in 2010)
Illinois
PFAS
SB 0561: Creates the PFAS Reduction Act. Prohibits the use, manufacture, and sale of Class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals. (Adopted in 2021)
Illinois
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 2860: Bans lead in children’s products, requires warning labels on other lead-containing products. (Adopted in 2008)
Illinois
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 3347: Bans lead and mercury in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2010)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1213: Prohibits the sale and distribution of mercury-containing rings, seals, and sensors; requires removal of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles. (Adopted in 2011)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1241: Bans mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2007)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 2429: Requires the State Environmental Protection Agency to create a web site with information about mercury-containing compact fluorescent lighting, and to inform consumers about the proper disposal of such lighting. (Adopted in 2009)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1530: Bans mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2003)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 2551: Bans elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury, or instructional equipment or materials containing mercury in primary or secondary schools. Bans mercury switches or relays. (Adopted in 2004)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 943: Bans certain mercury-added measurement equipment. (Adopted in 2007)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5578: Requires the removal and reporting of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles, and requires manufacturers to create a collection and recovery program. (Adopted in 2006)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 3346: Requires thermostat manufacturers to establish mercury thermostat collection program, and submit reports on them. (Adopted in 2010)
Illinois
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2572: Bans products containing more than one tenth of 1% of the flame retardants penta-BDE or octa-BDE. Directs the Illinois EPA to review the health impacts of and alternatives available to deca-BDE, and submit a report to the Governor. (Adopted in 2005)
Indiana
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1589: Requires video display manufacturers to state whether the devices exceed maximum concentration values for chemicals including lead, mercury and cadmium. (Adopted in 2009)
Indiana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1110: Requires vehicles manufacturers to develop and implement a plan to remove, collect, recover, and recycle or dispose of certain mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles; requires recyclers to remove them prior to disposal. (Adopted in 2006)
Iowa
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HF 2669: Bans mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2008)
Iowa
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Iowa Code §§ 455B.801-455B.809: Requires vehicles manufacturers to develop and implement a plan to remove, collect, recover, and recycle or dispose of certain mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles; requires people to remove all mercury from vehicles prior to scrapping them. (Adopted in 2006)
Kentucky
PFAS
SB 104: Prohibits the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam for training purposes or testing purposes.  (Adopted in 2019)
Louisiana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HCR 51: Requests the Department of Environmental Quality to develop an action plan to reduce the use of mercury and release of mercury to the environment, and minimize human exposure to mercury. (Adopted in 2005)
Louisiana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 615: Prohibits the sale of any mercury-added product without prior written notification to the Department of Environmental Quality. Prohibits the sale of a mercury-added novelty, mercury fever thermometers, or other mercury products unless labeled. Requires a reasonable effort to remove or verify that the mercury contained within a vehicle has been removed before disposal, and requires plans for a collection system. Requires state agencies to give priority purchasing mercury-free products. (Adopted in 2006)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 182 : Bans the sale of residential upholstered furniture containing chemical flame retardants. (Adopted in 2017)
Maine
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
Board of Environmental Protection Action: Designates BPA as a priority chemical, requires makers of BPA-containing formula and baby food containers, and children’s toys and products, to report on usage, and plan for its replacement. Bans BPA from resusable food and beverage containers, and formula and baby food packaging. (Adopted in 2013)
Maine
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
LD 412: Bans BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups and reusable food and beverage containers. (Adopted in 2011)
Maine
PFAS
LD 129/ SP 64: Requires PFAS monitoring in drinking water and establishes maximum contaminant levels for perfluoralkyl and polyfluoralkyl substances. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Food Packaging ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
LD 1433: Prohibits the sale of food packaging with intentionally added toxic heavy metals, PFAS, or phthalates. (Adopted in 2019)
Maine
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
LD 902: Designates BPA as a priority chemical. (Adopted in 2013)
Maine
PFAS
LD 264: An act to prohibit aerial application of pesticides containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.  (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
PFAS
LD 363/ HP 261: This bill provides that an action arising out of any harm or injury caused by a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance must be commenced within 6 years after the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered such harm or injury. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
LD 2048: Identifies chemicals of high concern, and requires reporting on usage and replacement with safer alternatives. (Adopted in 2008)
Maine
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
LD 1129: Selects up to seventy chemicals as Chemicals of High Concern based upon likely exposure to children or fetuses, and uses this list to designate Priority Chemicals which will require reporting and disclosure when used in children’s products. (Adopted in 2011)
Maine
Toxic Chemicals General
LD 1423: Sets goals to reduce toxic chemical use and generation. (Adopted in 2010)
Maine
PFAS
LD 558: Directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry to study alternative cropping systems for farmers affected by PFAS contamination. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
LD 1034: Establishes a lead poisoning prevention fund to identify lead hazards and take precautionary action, create a media campaign around it, and send educational material to families with kids living in older homes with lead. (Adopted in 2005)
Maine
PFAS
LD 1505 / HP 1115: An act to restrict the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foam. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
LD 1503/ HP 1113: Requires manufacturers to report products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Prohibits the sale of products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Establishes a “currently unavoidable” framework in the long term. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
LD 2053: Tests children’s products for lead, informs public of results, and requests products be removed from shelves. (Adopted in 2008)
Maine
PFAS
LD 1600 / HP 1189: An act to investigate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination of land and groundwater. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
PFAS
LD 780 / HP 585: An act giving the Maine Department of Environmental Protection authority to order the cleanup of PFAS contaminated sites or seek compensation from responsible parties to pay for that clean up. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
LD 986: Bans lead and mercury wheel weights. (Adopted in 2009)
Maine
PFAS
LD 221/ HP 156: An act making budget appropriations for the fiscal years ending in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Provides funding to abate, clean up and mitigate threats or hazards posed by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Establishes one limited-period Agricultural Compliance Officer position in the Bureau of Agriculture program and provides funding for the Office of the Commissioner program to work directly with affected farmers on PFAS mitigation efforts. Provides funding to support the treatment of drinking water and environmental testing and management of contaminated wasted caused by PFAS.  (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1662/ HP 1233:
An act to update Maine's sales prohibition on upholstered furniture treated with flame-retardant chemicals to include electronic components and retailer indemnification. 
 
 (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
PFAS
LD 1733: Provides funding to expand efforts to address imminent risk to public health through investment in public water system improvements, including mitigation of lead in drinking water at schools and daycares and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, effects. (Adopted in 2021)
Maine
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
LD 692: Requires all mercury switches to be removed from motor vehicles that are incapable of being driven. (Adopted in 2005)
Maine
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Act 125: Requires a review of the sale of batteries containing mercury: the amount of mercury in foreign-made batteries, whether stacked button cell batteries meet the mercury content specifications, whether and how button cell batteries should be collected for recycling and labeled, should button cell batteries be prohibited in some applications, and whether non-mercury alternatives are available. (Adopted in 2003)
Maine
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
LD 973: Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish standards for mercury-added lamps, requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to favor lower mercury content lamps in purchasing, and requires manufacturers of mercury-added lamps to implement a recycling program. (Adopted in 2009)
Maine
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
LD 88: Compiles a list of green cleaning products, and a list of school administrative units that commit to using them. (Adopted in 2007)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1568: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of shipping pallets, or any product made from them, containing decaBDE. (Adopted in 2010)
Maine
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
Heavy Metals ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
Executive Order 12: Authorizes DEP to submit legislation to phase out mercury batteries, and improve mercury thermostat recovery. Creates a report assessing lead-free alternatives in consumer products, and one on alternatives to the flame retardant DecaBDE. Underscores commitment to environmentally preferable procurement, including lead-free wheel weights and uniforms that don't require cleaning with perchloroethylene. Establishes Governor’s Task Force to Promote Safer Chemicals in Consumer Products. (Adopted in 2006)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1790: Bans products containing added brominated flame retardants. (Adopted in 2004)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1658: Clarifies earlier PBDE phase-out. (Adopted in 2007)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 229: Bans kids’ products containing the toxic flame retardant Tris (TDCPP) (Adopted in 2014)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 99: Bans Tris (TCEP) from children’s products. (Adopted in 2013)
Maryland
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 33 / SB 213: Bans BPA in child care articles, requires replacement with the least toxic alternative. (Adopted in 2010)
Maryland
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 151: Bans BPA in infant formula cans. (Adopted in 2011)
Maryland
Mercury ,
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 0643: Prohibits PFAS, mercury, and other chemicals in cosmetics.  (Adopted in 2021)
Maryland
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
HB 145: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2011)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 0447: Prohibits sale of any juvenile product, mattress, upholstered furniture, or reupholstered furniture that contains more than 0.1% of a flame-retardant chemical by mass (Adopted in 2020)
Maryland
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 62: Bans lead-containing children’s products. (Adopted in 2008)
Maryland
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 119: Requires manufacturers test children’s products for lead. (Adopted in 2009)
Maryland
Toxic Chemicals General
HB 216: Bans personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing synthetic plastic microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)
Maryland
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1263: Requires vehicle manufacturers to develop a mercury minimization plan for removing, collecting, and recovering mercury switches from an end-of-life vehicle. (Adopted in 2009)
Maryland
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 685: Requires a county recycling plan to address the collection and recycling of fluorescent and compact fluorescent lights that contain mercury (Adopted in 2010)
Maryland
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 1019: Requires the board of education to enact a policy on green cleaning supplies. (Adopted in 2012)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 556: Bans mattresses, residential upholstered furniture, and electronic equipment containing decaBDE by 2010. (Adopted in 2010)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 83: Bans products containing the flame retardants penta- and octa-brominated diphenyl ether. Requires the Department of the Environment to report decaBDE in products, and make recommendations regarding the use, sale, and disposal of products containing it. (Adopted in 2005)
Massachusetts
Toxic Flame Retardants
H 4900: An act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants. (Adopted in 2021)
Massachusetts
Toxic Chemicals General
Executive Order 515: Requires state agencies purchase environmentally preferable products. (Adopted in 2009)
Massachusetts
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 2403: Requires a person who sells an antique that contains mercury to clearly inform the purchaser in writing that the antique contains mercury, that mercury is a hazardous substance regulated by federal and state law, and of the proper and commercially available methods for disposal and recycling. (Adopted in 2010)
Massachusetts
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Mass. Gen. Laws, ch. 21H, §§ 6A-6N: Bans mercury-added products without notification. Bans motor vehicles containing mercury-added switches, mercury-added thermostats, other mercury-added products, and mercury relays. Requires the removal of mercury vehicle switches from end-of-life vehicles. Prohibits the purchase of elemental mercury, mercury compounds, or mercury-added instructional equipment for use in primary or secondary school classrooms. Requires manufacturers to disclose in writing the mercury content of any product used in a health care facility, and prohibits any person from knowingly disposing of a mercury-added product in any manner other than recycling, disposing as hazardous waste, or using another approved method. Prohibits mercury-added products unless the manufacturer has created a convenient and accessible collection plan for the products at the end-of-life. Requires state agencies to give preference to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain mercury. (Adopted in 2006)
Massachusetts
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 2250: Requires Massachusetts companies that use large quantities of specific toxic chemicals to evaluate and plan for pollution prevention opportunities, implement them if practical, and annually measure and report the results. (Adopted in 2006)
Michigan
PFAS
HB 4389: Requires discharges of PFAS-containing firefighting foam to be reported to the state. Establishes a take-back program for PFAS foams. (Adopted in 2019)
Michigan
Toxic Chemicals General
Executive Directive 2006-6: Encourages green chemistry development, encourages the use of nontoxic alternatives, and establishes a green chemistry support program. (Adopted in 2006)
Michigan
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 4132: Bans lead in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2007)
Michigan
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 4399: Bans lead in lunch boxes. (Adopted in 2007)
Michigan
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 174: Bans lead in toys and child care articles. (Adopted in 2007)
Michigan
PFAS
SB 0082: Appropriations for fiscal year 2021-2022. Provides a one-time appropriation of $14,450,000 for PFAS remediation. Provides $20,276,000 for PFAS and environmental contamination response.    (Adopted in 2021)
Michigan
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 1458: Authorizes the department to establish a committee to determine the risk posed by the release of toxic flame retardants PBDEs, other than penta-BDE or octa-BDE, to human health and the environment. (Adopted in 2004)
Michigan
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 4406: Bans products contains more than 1/10 of 1% of the flame retardant penta-BDE. (Adopted in 2003)
Michigan
PFAS
HB 4390: Prohibits the use of PFAS firefighting foam for training purposes. (Adopted in 2020)
Minnesota
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HF 459 : Bans BPA from formula and children’s food containers, specifies it not be replaced with a chemical known or suspected to cause harm. (Adopted in 2013)
Minnesota
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SF 247: Bans BPA in sippy cups. (Adopted in 2009)
Minnesota
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
SF 2510: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2010)
Minnesota
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HF 2123: Generates a list of chemicals of high concern and priority chemicals, along with participation in Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. (Adopted in 2009)
Minnesota
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HF 458: Bans formaldehyde from children’s products, specifies it not be replaced with a chemical known or suspected to cause harm. (Adopted in 2013)
Minnesota
Toxic Flame Retardants
SF 1215: Bans specified toxic flame retardants from children's products, mattresses, and residential upholstered furniture, specifies that not be replaced with chemicals that are carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, or otherwise cause developmental toxicity. (Adopted in 2015)
Minnesota
Formaldehyde ,
Mercury ,
Triclosan ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SF 2192: Bans added lead and mercury from wheel weights, bans triclosan from hand sanitizers and soaps, modifies an existing formaldehyde ban. (Adopted in 2014)
Minnesota
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SF 1262 : Bans lead in jewelry. (Adopted in 2007)
Minnesota
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SF 20: An omnibus environment and natural resources policy and finance bill. Provides funding to develop and implement an initiative to reduce sources of PFAS upstream of wastewater treatment facilities. Provides funding to develop strategies to manage PFAS in land-applied biosolids. Includes a prohibition of PFAS in food packaging with an implementation date of Jan 1, 2024.  (Adopted in 2021)
Minnesota
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS
HF 359: Bans manufacture and sale of halogenated, phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based, and nanoscale flame retardants in residential upholstered furniture, children's products, and residential and business textiles. Prohibits the manufacture and sale of PFAS-containing firefighting foam. (Adopted in 2019)
Minnesota
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Minn. Stat. § 121A.33: Prohibits a school from purchasing or using elemental mercury, instruments of measurement that contain mercury, and storing elemental mercury or instruments of measurement that contains mercury. (Adopted in 2007)
Minnesota
Toxic Flame Retardants
SF 2096: Bans products containing the toxic flame retardants pentabromodiphenyl ether or octabromodiphenyl ether. Requires review of the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether, looking at safer alternatives, fire safety, and any evidence regarding the potential harm to public health and the environment. (Adopted in 2007)
Montana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 424: Bans mercury-added thermostat. Requires manufacturers to establish and maintain a program to collect and recycle out-of-service mercury-added thermostats, and conduct initial education and outreach efforts. (Adopted in 2009)
Nebraska
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 28-1349-28-1350: Prohibits a liquid mercury thermometer containing elemental mercury to be sold, given away, or otherwise distributed (Adopted in 2003)
Nevada
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
AB 354: Bans BPA from bottles, sippy cups, and formula and kids’ food containers. (Adopted in 2013)
Nevada
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS
AB 97: Prohibits the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS for testing and training purposes; establishes a working group to study issues related to PFAS and develop recommendations for state action; prohibits flame retardants in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of children’s products, upholstered residential furniture, residential textiles, business textiles, or mattresses (includes exemptions).  (Adopted in 2021)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 271: Directs the department of environmental services to set maximum contaminant limits for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). (Adopted in 2021)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 236:
This bill creates a statute of limitation (6 years) on civil actions relative to damage caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
 
 (Adopted in 2021)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 256 :
This bill adds members from Londonderry to the commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals into the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford, and Litchfield.
 
 (Adopted in 2021)
New Hampshire
PFAS
SB 309: Requires the commissioner of the department of environmental services to adopt a state drinking water standard, and ambient and surface groundwater standards for perflurochemicals. (Adopted in 2018)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 737 : Establishes a commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals in the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford and Litchfield. (Adopted in 2019)
New Hampshire
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 528: Establishes a mercury-added thermostat collection program. Requires manufacturers of mercury-added thermostats to create and implement a department-approved collection and recycling program for out-of-service mercury-added thermostats. (Adopted in 2008)
New Hampshire
PFAS
SB 257: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, use, and purchase of firefighting foams containing PFAS. (Adopted in 2019)
New Hampshire
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 193: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of upholstered furniture containing toxic flame retardants. (Adopted in 2019)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1264: Sets Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA in drinking water; establishes PFAS fund. (Adopted in 2020)
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 13:1E-99.82-13:1E-99.90 (2008): Requires vehicle manufacturers to develop a mercury minimization plan. Requires mercury switches to be removed from end-of-life vehicles. (Adopted in 2005)
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 13:1E-99.91-13:1E-99.93: Bans mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2005)
New Mexico
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 99: Requires a dental office to remove dental amalgam containing mercury prior to discharge of its wastewater. (Adopted in 2013)
New York
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
S 8817: Prohibits the use of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals. (Adopted in 2020)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
A 6195: Enacts a first-in-the-nation ban on children’s products containing the flame retardant chlorinated Tris (TCEP). (Adopted in 2011)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 3703: Bans toxic flame retardant TDCPP in children’s products for kids three years of age and younger. (Adopted in 2014)
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 3296: Bans BPA from children’s products, allows for BPA-free products to be labeled as such. (Adopted in 2010)
New York
Cadmium ,
Formaldehyde ,
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 6296: Requires manufacturers of children's products containing dangerous chemicals to notify the state and retailers; bans the sale of children's products containing dangerous chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 4630 : Relates to the regulation of chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures; bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in furniture and mattresses; bans the use of certain flame retardant chemicals in electronic casings. (Adopted in 2021)
New York
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 2387: Requires all menstrual products sold in New York to contain printed list of all ingredients. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction ,
Trichloroethylene
A 8829 / S 6829: Prohibits the use of trichloroethylene as a vapor degreaser, an intermediate chemical to produce other chemicals, a refrigerant, or an extraction solvent or in any other manufacturing cleaning process. (Adopted in 2020)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
Executive Order 4: Establishes green procurement policies for all state agencies. (Adopted in 2008)
New York
Toxic Chemicals General,
Trichloroethylene
S 1759: Relates to adding additional chemicals to the list of emerging contaminants; directs the commissioner of health to establish the first list within 90 days and to update the list every three years. (Adopted in 2021)
New York
Lead
S 2122: Relates to standards for and testing of potable water in school buildings; eliminates certain exemptions; sets minimum standards and requires training. (Adopted in 2021)
New York
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
S 7167: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS, requires manufacturers of firefighter protective equipment to disclose the inclusion of PFAS in their products. (Adopted in 2020)
New York
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 8687: Bans lead and mercury in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2010)
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
A 4309 : Creates state pollution prevention institute. (Adopted in 2007)
New York
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 668: Requires labeling on all mercury-added products. Prohibits the knowing disposal of a mercury-added consumer product in solid waste. Bans mercury-added novelty consumer products, thermometers, elemental mercury, mercury switches and relays, and mercury thermostats. Establishes an advisory committee on mercury pollution. Prohibits any vehicle with a mercury added component. Permits the Department to collect information from product manufacturers of mercury-added products. (Adopted in 2011)
New York
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 8084: Requires manufacturers to develop a program for the proper collection and recycling of mercury thermostats, providing collection containers and maintaining a public website. (Adopted in 2014)
New York
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law §§ 27-2301-27-2303: Requires vehicle dismantlers to remove mercury switches or other mercury-containing devices from an end-of-life vehicle before it is crushed. (Adopted in 2006)
New York
PFAS
S 439: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution for use of firefighting foam containing PFAS. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 8742: Requires the procurement and use of environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products in elementary and secondary schools. (Adopted in 2005)
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 4389: Prohibits the sale of cleaning products, personal care products, and cosmetics containing 1,4-Dioxane (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 7621: Prohibits the use of flame retardants pentaBDE and octaBDE. Create a task force on flame retardant safety to review and report on relevant studies, risk assessments, findings, or rulings on decaBDE and its alternatives. (Adopted in 2004)
New York
Mercury
A 2501: Places restrictions on mercury in light fixtures. (Adopted in 2019)
North Carolina
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 744: Authorizes the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to participate in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. (Adopted in 2014)
North Carolina
PFAS
S 99 : State budget included funding for university research to monitor for PFAS in rivers, provisions for alternative water supplies for residents near a factory that has contaminated nearby wells, and funding for studies of downstream impacts. (Adopted in 2018)
North Carolina
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 130A-310.50-130A-310.58: Prohibits an end-of-life vehicle that contains accessible mercury switches from being destroyed or recycled prior to the removal of the switches. Establishes a removal, collection, and recovery program for mercury switches. (Adopted in 2005)
North Carolina
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-47: Encourages local boards of education to remove and properly dispose of all bulk elemental mercury, chemical mercury, and bulk mercury compounds. Prohibits the future use of bulk elemental mercury, chemical mercury, and bulk mercury compounds used as teaching aids in science classrooms. (Adopted in 2006)
Ohio
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 3734.61-3734.65: Prohibits a school from purchasing mercury or a mercury-added measuring device for classroom use. Prohibits the sale of a mercury-containing thermometer. Prohibits the sale of a mercury-added novelty. Prohibits the sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostats. (Adopted in 2006)
Oregon
Toxic Chemicals General
The Sustainability Act of 2001: The Sustainability Act of 2001 established the foundation for sustainable procurement in Oregon. It defined sustainability goals for the state, including procurement, and established the Oregon Sustainability Board. One of the Sustainability Act’s procurement goals is to make state purchases serve the broad, long-term financial interests of Oregonians and to ensure that environmental, economic and societal improvements are made to enhance their well-being. (Adopted in 2001)
Oregon
Sustainability EO (Executive Order 06-02): The Executive Order specifically requests that the Oregon Sustainability Board assist local governments and the private sector with the development of sustainability practices, promote sustainable economic investment and development, and advance sustainability performance in state government.  (Adopted in 2006)
Oregon
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 478 / HB 3473: The Oregon Toxic Free Kids Act (TFKA) establishes a list of high priority chemicals of concern for children's products, posts the list online, requires manufacturer disclosure of these chemicals, and requires their eventual removal. Authorizes participation in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. Please note: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is in its final stages of implementing TFKA. The current final phase of rulemaking focuses on the exemptions manufacturers may seek if they are unable to completely phase out these toxic chemicals. OHA must finalize these rules in order for TFKA to be fully enforceable. Once that happens, OEC will continue watchdogging the law to ensure that manufacturers are abiding by its requirements. (Adopted in 2015)
Oregon
Green Procurement EO (Executive Order 12-05): Establishes a Green Chemistry Innovations Institute, revises procurement policies to purchase environmentally preferable products. (Adopted in 2012)
Oregon
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1512: Bans mercury in lamps exceeding certain standards, requires the state favor purchasing lighting meeting these mercury standards. (Adopted in 2012)
Oregon
Toxic Chemicals General,
PFAS
SB 737: Requires DEQ to test wastewater treatment plants for persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals, including PFAS. (Adopted in 2007)
Oregon
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 596: Phases the toxic flame retardant decaBDE from products bought and sold in the state. (Adopted in 2009)
Oregon
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 962: Bans the toxic flame retardants pentaBDE and octaBDE, ands recommend banning decaBDE if safer alternatives are nationally available. (Adopted in 2005)
Pennsylvania
PFAS
HB 1410: Creates remediation fund for customers of water utilities financially impacted by PFAS contamination related to military installations. (Adopted in 2019)
Pennsylvania
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 44: Prohibits the sale of a mercury thermostat, and prohibits them being disposed as solid waste unless the mercury is removed for reuse or recycling. Requires manufacturers to establish collection and recycling programs for mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2007)
Rhode Island
Toxic Flame Retardants
H 5082: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of residential upholstered bedding and furniture containing toxic flame retardants. (Adopted in 2017)
Rhode Island
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 7199: Bans mercury-containing thermostats unless the manufacturer submits a plan for a collection program. Prohibits a thermostat wholesaler from selling or distributing any thermostat unless the wholesaler acts as a collection site, and promotes and utilizes the collection containers provided by thermostat manufacturers. (Adopted in 2010)
Rhode Island
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 8639: Urges the Mercury Reduction Oversight Commission to develop a plan to address the collection and recycling of mercury added auto parts. (Adopted in 2004)
Rhode Island
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 3209: Urges the Mercury Reduction Oversight Commission to develop a plan to address the collection and recycling of mercury-added auto parts. (Adopted in 2004)
Rhode Island
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 7917: Restricts the manufacturing or distribution of flame retardants containing pentaBDE or octaBDE, and requires study on decaBDE. (Adopted in 2006)
South Carolina
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Acts 296: Prohibits the recycling of an end-of-life vehicle as steel if the vehicle contains mercury switches. Requires automobile manufacturers to develop an end-of-life vehicle solutions’ (ELVS) program. (Adopted in 2006)
Tennessee
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 3218: Requires the removal of mercury-containing products from solid wastes that are collected and disposed of in landfills or through incineration. (Adopted in 2010)
Utah
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Utah Code Ann. §§ 9-6-1001-9-6-1006: Requires vehicle manufacturers to submit a mercury switch removal plan including vehicle information, information about environmentally sound mercury switch removal, and specific mercury switch removal methods. (Adopted in 2006)
Vermont
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 81 : Bans the flame retardants OctaBDE and PentaBDE from all products, bans the sale of mattresses and furniture with decaBDE, and bans Tris (TCEP & TDCPP) from children’s products and furniture. (Adopted in 2013)
Vermont
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
S 20: An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products. (Adopted in 2021)
Vermont
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 247: Bans BPA from formula and baby food jars, as well as all reusable food and beverage containers. (Adopted in 2010)
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 239: Establishes a process for identifying chemicals of high concern; prohibits sale or distribution of consumer products containing priority chemicals. (Adopted in 2014)
Vermont
PFAS
S 10: Creates liability and penalties for contaminating water supplies with perfluorinated chemicals. (Adopted in 2017)
Vermont
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
S 152: Bans the manufacture and sale of any children’s product containing lead. (Adopted in 2008)
Vermont
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 77: Requires manufacturers to implement and fund a system for the collection and recycling of electronic devices containing lead, mercury, and other hazardous substances. (Adopted in 2010)
Vermont
PFAS
S 49: Sets Maximum Contaminant Levels for 5 PFAS chemicals in water of 20ppt each and cumulatively, requires testing for PFAS chemicals, and requires landfills to treat leachate to remove PFAS chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
Vermont
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 92: Requires schools to purchase and use green cleaning products. (Adopted in 2012)
Vermont
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 515: Prohibits the disposal of mercury-added products in a solid waste landfill or combustor. Requires any contractor who replaces a mercury containing thermostat from a building to deliver it to an appropriate collection location for recycling. Requires manufacturers who have sold mercury thermostats to submit a plan for a collection and financial incentive program for mercury thermostats. Restricts the sale of mercury-containing thermostats. (Adopted in 2008)
Vermont
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10 §§ 7101-7115: Restricts the sale of mercury-added novelties, thermostats, thermometers, or elemental mercury, mercury switches and relays. Requires labeling on all mercury-added products sold. Prohibits the disposal of mercury-added products as solid waste. Requires a motor vehicle recycler to remove mercury-added vehicle switches prior to crushing, shredding, or other scrap metal processing. Prohibits elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury or mercury compounds, or mercury-added measuring devices for the use in schools. Requires an amalgam separator system to be installed in dental offices. Requires hospitals to submit a mercury reduction plan. (Adopted in 2005)
Vermont
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 34: Requires manufacturers of mercury-containing lamps implement a collection and disposal program. (Adopted in 2011)
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General
S 55: Creates Interagency Committee on Chemical Management and empowers it to list chemicals of high concern and restrict the sale or require labeling of products containing those chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
Vermont
Toxic Flame Retardants
H 444 / S 109: Bans the flame retardants octaBDE and pentaBDE from all products, and decaBDE from certain home products (mattresses and pads, residential furniture, televisions and computers). Prohibits a manufacturer from replacing decaBDE with a known or suspected carcinogen, or a chemical identified by the U.S. EPA as causing birth defects, hormone disruption, or harm to reproduction or development. (Adopted in 2009)
Vermont
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 261: Bans phthalates from children’s products, and specifies that they can’t be replaced with known or possible carcinogens. (Adopted in 2008)
Vermont
PFAS
H 955: Appropriates $550k to improve public water systems contaminated with PFAS, and $50k to reimburse schools with contaminated water who must utilize alternate water supplies. (Adopted in 2020)
Virginia
PFAS
HB 1257: Requires Department of Health to set Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFAS and other chemicals in drinking water. (Adopted in 2020)
Virginia
PFAS
HB 586: Tasks Commissioner of Health to convene work group to study occurrence of PFAS in state drinking water and develop recommendations for Maximum Contaminant Levels. (Adopted in 2020)
Virginia
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 447: Requires the Virginia Waste Management Board to adopt regulations concerning the mercury switches from by vehicle demolishers. Requires every person disposing of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to certify that before demolition, a good faith effort was made to remove mercury switches. Requires manufacturers to provide for a method for storing, shipping, recycling, or disposing of mercury switches removed from vehicles manufactured by them. (Adopted in 2006)
Virginia
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 326: Requires the Virginia Waste Management Board to encourage the recycling of thermostats containing mercury, cathode ray tubes, and electronics products. Allows any locality to prohibit the disposal of thermostats containing mercury or cathode ray tubes in any waste-to-energy or solid waste disposal facility. (Adopted in 2010)
Washington
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 6248: Bans BPA from children’s food and beverage containers (other than metal cans) and all reusable water bottles. (Adopted in 2010)
Washington
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2545 : Bans the sale of children's products and residential furniture containing toxic flame retardants TDCPP, TCEP, DecaBDE, HBCD, and additive TBBPA. (Adopted in 2016)
Washington
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Heavy Metals
HB 2647: Bans children’s products containing lead, cadmium and phthalates, creates a list of chemicals of high concern and requires their disclosure in children’s products. (Adopted in 2008)
Washington
PFAS
HB 2265 : Eliminates exemptions from restrictions on use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam. (Adopted in 2020)
Washington
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SB 6396: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals and requires the Department of Ecology to conduct an assessment on safer alternatives. (Adopted in 2018)
Washington
PFAS
SB 6413: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals.  (Adopted in 2018)
Washington
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1033: Requires lead wheel weights be replaced with environmentally preferable wheel weights. (Adopted in 2009)
Washington
PFAS
HB 1080: An act relating to the capital budget. Appropriates funding for PFAS treatment, cleanup, and pilot project. (Adopted in 2021)
Washington
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 5135: Directs the Department of Ecology to identify and take regulatory action on consumer products that are a significant source of chemicals that are a concern for sensitive populations and species. Prioritizes PCBs, PFAS, organohalogen flame retardants, phthalates, and phenolic compounds (BPA, APEs) for initial consideration. (Adopted in 2019)
Washington
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 6131: Prohibits the sale or distribution of mercury-containing novelty products, thermometers, thermostats, or motor vehicle switches. (Adopted in 2012)
Washington
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 1469: Requires all mercury-containing lights collected by product stewardship programs or other collection programs to be recycled, requires all persons, residents, government, commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and office buildings to recycle their end-of-life mercury-containing lights, requires producers of such lights sold for residential use to participate in such program, prohibits the sale or purchase of bulk mercury, requires the Department of Ecology to publish information on its web site. (Adopted in 2010)
Washington
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 1024: Bans the sale of certain products containing the flame retardants PBDEs and mattresses containing decaBDE, and requires the state to study alternatives to them. Restricts the sale of televisions, computers, and residential upholstered furniture containing decaBDE as a result of the Departments’ finding that safer and technically feasible alternatives that meet fire safety standards are available. (Adopted in 2007)
Washington
Toxic Flame Retardants
Executive Order 04-01: Directs the Department of Ecology to move forward on phasing out the use of PBDEs. (Adopted in 2004)
Washington
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 6086: Establishes a procurement policy avoiding PCBs. (Adopted in 2014)
Washington D.C.
Toxic Flame Retardants
B 21-0143: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any children's product or residential upholstered furniture containing carcinogenic flame retardants or chemicals known to be carcinogenic to humans. (Adopted in 2016)
Wisconsin
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 271: Bans BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups, requires them to be labled BPA-free. (Adopted in 2010)
Wisconsin
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 15: Bans the manufacture and sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing synthetic plastic microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)