HB 196 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a PFAS Working Group; establish membership and duties; create new sections of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; establish a reporting requirement for manufacturers that intentionally added PFAS in products manufactured for sale or distribution in the Commonwealth; establish a reporting requirement for PFAS released in the Commonwealth by manufacturers that intentionally include PFAS in manufactured products; amend KRS 224.99-030 to establish penalty for noncompliance with reporting requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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