June & July 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments
June & July Legislation Tracking (June 1 – July 31)
Current Trends in Legislation – June & July 2025
Federal Legislature
- Two new bills were introduced.
- One bill addresses the regulation of PFAS in drinking water and the other seeks to establish an official to coordinate efforts to address PFAS within the Department of Defense.
State Legislature
- Ten bills were introduced across three states.
- Topics include: appropriations that include funds for PFAS remediation and management; comprehensive PFAS bans; minor amendments made to existing bills modifying language pertaining to PFAS
State Regulations
- Washington regulation WSR 25-13-093 became effective 7/18/2025. This adopts the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 C.F.R. Part 141) and has adjusted various regulations to align these sections with the recent changes to 40 C.F.R. Part 141 regarding PFAS.
New Bills This Period
PFAS Legislation
Federal
- Two new bills introduced.
State
- Ten bills introduced.
- One in ME
- Seven in MN
- Two in PA
Signed into Law
•HP 681 (ME) was signed into law. This establishes MCLs for certain PFAS in drinking water.
•HP 1197 (ME) was signed into law. This requires the DEP to provide information regarding PFAS to the public and to private well-water owners.
•H5844 (RI) was signed into law. This requires quarterly testing of biosolids for PFAS contaminants.
•H238 (VT) was signed into law. This act begins a comprehensive phaseout of PFAS in consumer products.
•H5019 (RI) was signed into law. This bill outlines a comprehensive PFAS ban in consumer products. The bill was signed into law in 2024, but additions were made.
•HB2947 (OR) was signed into law. This bill appropriates money for Oregon State University to study PFAS in biosolids and declares an emergency.
•HP 1197 (ME) was signed into law. This requires the DEP to provide information regarding PFAS to the public and to private well-water owners.
•H5844 (RI) was signed into law. This requires quarterly testing of biosolids for PFAS contaminants.
•H238 (VT) was signed into law. This act begins a comprehensive phaseout of PFAS in consumer products.
•H5019 (RI) was signed into law. This bill outlines a comprehensive PFAS ban in consumer products. The bill was signed into law in 2024, but additions were made.
•HB2947 (OR) was signed into law. This bill appropriates money for Oregon State University to study PFAS in biosolids and declares an emergency.
Highlighted Bills – PFAS Legislation
Federal
Federal Bill: H.R. 4168
- Bill Name: A bill to codify national drinking water regulations
- Sponsors: Brian Fitzpatrick
- Introduced: 6/26/2025
- Status: Introduced
- Summary: This bill aims to codify national drinking water regulations for PFAS, though the language is general at this stage.
Federal Bill: H.R. 3761
- Bill Name: A Bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement
- Sponsors: Brian Fitzpatrick
- Introduced: 6/5/2025
- Status: Introduced
- Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to designate an official as the Coordinator for Engagement with Defense Communities Affected by PFAS. Specifically, the official must (1) improve the outreach, education, and communication efforts of DOD with respect to current or former defense communities located in the United States that have been affected by the contamination or leakage of PFAS, and (2) serve as a dedicated liaison between DOD and local governments, advocacy organizations, and individual citizens in such communities where DOD has ongoing or incomplete PFAS remediation projects. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
State
State Bill: HCM 46931 (PA)
- Bill Name: Protecting Pennsylvanians by Banning PFAS in Certain Products
- Sponsors: Greg Scott
- Introduced: 6/11/2025
- Status: Pre-bill memorandum
- Summary: This bill will prohibit the use of PFAS in cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, and menstrual products. The restrictions and prohibitions would not go into effect immediately such that manufacturers have an opportunity to adjust and comply.
State Bill: SCM 47046 (PA)
- Bill Name: PFAS Firefighting Foam
- Sponsors: Gene Yaw
- Introduced: 6/30/2025
- Status: Pre-bill memorandum
- Summary: The proposed legislation would place restrictions on the manufacturing, sale, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2026. It would also permit fire companies to use their Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant funding for the disposal of this foam. Additionally, the legislation would require the State Fire Commissioner to collaborate with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to ensure proper disposal methods are followed.
State Bill: HP 1325 (ME)
- Bill Name: An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS
- Sponsors: Amy Arata
- Introduced: 6/3/2025
- Status: This was accepted 6/4/25.
- Summary: This bill changes the definition of “PFAS” in the laws governing reduction of toxics in packaging, the sale of products containing intentionally added PFAS.
Updates on Previously Highlighted Bills
Federal
State
HB1153 (MD) was approved by the Governor 5/9/2024. This bill establishes limits for PFAS in any water discharged by industrial entities.
S25 (VT) was approved by the Governor 5/30/2024. This bill prohibits the sale of certain products, including cosmetics, mistral products, and textiles containing intentionally-added PFAS.
S25 (VT) was approved by the Governor 5/30/2024. This bill prohibits the sale of certain products, including cosmetics, mistral products, and textiles containing intentionally-added PFAS.
