Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Into Law to Phase Out Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS Chemicals

STATEMENT: Ban on toxic PFAS in firefighting foam signed into law

Bipartisan measure will protect drinking water, firefighters from ‘forever chemicals’

Gov. Shapiro signs bill into law to phase out firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals

A bill to phase out PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," from firefighting foam is now heading to the governor's desk.

Yaw proposal headed to Shapiro for approval

HARRISBURG — A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The…

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Heading to Governor’s Desk - Senator Yaw

A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The language was included in Senate Bill 804, legislation to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices.

Yaw, Miller Proposal to Limit PFAS in Firefighting Foam Heading to Governor’s Desk

A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature, according to sponsors Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14). The language was included in Senate Bill 804, legislation to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices.