"Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act"; establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
This bill prohibits the sale of cosmetics, carpets, and fabric treatments containing intentionally added PFAS (forever chemicals) starting two years after enactment. It also requires cookware manufacturers to notify consumers if their products contain PFAS. The law directly affects manufacturers of these consumer goods and aims to reduce human exposure to PFAS, which accumulate in the environment and are linked to health issues like cancer. The bill mandates state-funded research and educational programs about PFAS to protect public health.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Signed Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 22, 2025 · General Assembly Dec 22, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 40
Dec 22, 2025
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican15
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Jan 12, 2026
Signed into law
Approved P.L.2025, c.202.
executive
Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (58-2-13)
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (37-0)
upper
Dec 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
upper
Dec 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
upper
5 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alixon Collazos-Gill
DDemocratic
P
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
P
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
P
Lisa Swain
DDemocratic
P
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
Co
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Gary Schaer
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick Diegnan
DDemocratic
Co
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
Co
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
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