/>iCurrent 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.
