HB2409Introduced in the House
PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE
Introduced by Michael Kelly, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the PFAS Reduction Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, organization, joint venture, importer, or domestic distributor of firefighting agents or firefighting equipment that sells firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS chemicals to any person, local government, or State agency shall provide written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale which shall state: (i) that the firefighting personal protective equipment contains PFAS chemicals; and (ii) the reason PFAS chemicals are added to the equipment. Requires the seller and the purchaser of the equipment to retain a copy of the required notice on file for at least 3 years from the date of the purchase. Provides that, upon the request of the Agency, the seller shall furnish the notice, or written copies, and associated sales documentation to the Agency within 60 days of such request. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a person that sells firefighting personal protective equipment to any person, local government, or State agency shall not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the State any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0221
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 015-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Assigned to Labor
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Do Pass Labor; 018-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0221
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