URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.

This Senate resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health to investigate and create policies that reduce the importation of products containing PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." The bill directly affects the state's health agency and aims to limit the entry of items like packaging and materials that carry these persistent toxic substances. It highlights concerns that PFAS can contaminate water and harm human health, noting that while federal rules address drinking water levels, there are no current mandates to stop their use in everyday goods. By requesting an investigation, the resolution seeks to establish state-level measures to prevent these chemicals from entering the local environment and food chain.