US State PFAS Regulation

California Assembly Further Amends AB 1603 on PFAS Pesticides

In April 2026, the California Assembly further amended AB 1603, keeping a phased ban on PFAS-containing pesticides by 2030/2035 but reworking the 2028 step into a PFAS-restricted-material regime with permit-based warnings instead of on-pack label changes. Pesticide manufacturers and growers still face a structural shift away from PFAS actives and cofomulants in California, but can adjust near-term compliance plans to focus on restricted-use permitting, disclosure, and reformulation timelines rather than an imminent 2028 labelling overhaul.

10 Apr 2026, 10:59leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

Massachusetts Senate Proposes Comprehensive PFAS Controls for Products, Biosolids and Wastewater

Massachusetts has introduced a comprehensive PFAS bill (S.3034) proposing phased bans on food packaging, firefighting foam, and priority consumer products starting in 2028. Manufacturers face mandatory reporting by 2028 and must prepare for strict "currently unavoidable use" exemptions and supply chain notifications to maintain market access.

6 Apr 2026, 18:35malegislature.govUnited States

Massachusetts Legislature Sends PFAS Research Fund Bill H2600 To Study Order H5307

Massachusetts has transitioned the proposed PFAS research and development public safety fund (Bill H.2600) into a formal study order. This procedural shift delays the establishment of a dedicated state fund, signaling that immediate legislative action on this funding mechanism is unlikely in the current session.

1 Apr 2026, 19:08malegislature.govUnited States

Rhode Island Announces PFAS Study On Stocked Trout And Temporary Closure Of Upper Melville Pond To Fishing

Rhode Island is launching a targeted study (May–July 2026) to assess PFAS bioaccumulation in stocked trout following historical contamination from firefighting foams. Data from this assessment will likely inform future fish consumption advisories and regional remediation priorities, reflecting a broader shift toward monitoring chemical pathways in the food chain.

1 Apr 2026, 19:07ri.govUnited States

New Hampshire Proposes Env-Dw 300 Series Drinking Water Rule Amendments on PFAS and Well Siting

New Hampshire proposed amendments to drinking water rules in March 2026 to modernize well-siting and establish PFAS monitoring protocols for community water systems and bottled water sources. The changes offer a pragmatic path for infrastructure development in PFAS-impacted regions while signaling a shift toward long-term monitoring as a primary risk management tool for water producers.

1 Apr 2026, 14:32des.nh.govUnited States

New Hampshire DES Proposes PFAS-Related Amendments to Env-Dw 301–303 Drinking Water Rules

New Hampshire has proposed updates to drinking water rules (Env-Dw 301–303) to streamline well-siting and mandate PFAS monitoring for large production and bottled water sources. This regulatory shift balances infrastructure development with PFAS management, requiring beverage producers and utilities to integrate enhanced groundwater testing into their long-term compliance and sourcing strategies.

1 Apr 2026, 14:24gc.nh.govUnited States

U.S. States Advance PFAS Measures — Wisconsin, New Mexico, Michigan

Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Michigan advanced major PFAS measures in March 2026, introducing remediation funding, mandatory labeling, and phased product bans. Businesses must prepare for New Mexico’s 2027-2032 phase-out of PFAS in consumer goods, signaling a shift toward stricter state-level market access controls.

29 Mar 2026, 17:21env.nm.govUnited States

Minnesota House Introduces HF 4761 on PFAS Exemption for Agricultural Products and Equipment

Minnesota introduced legislation in March 2026 to exempt agricultural products and equipment from the state’s comprehensive PFAS restrictions. This proposal signals a potential narrowing of "Amara’s Law," offering regulatory relief for pesticide, fertilizer, and machinery manufacturers currently facing broad PFAS bans.

28 Mar 2026, 20:31house.mn.govUnited States

Quincy, Massachusetts Approves $2.65 Million for PFAS-Free Firefighter Gear

Quincy, Massachusetts, has approved $2.65 million to replace all firefighter turnout gear with PFAS-free alternatives to mitigate occupational health risks. This move signals accelerating municipal-level procurement shifts and stricter enforcement of state-level PFAS phase-outs, increasing pressure on PPE manufacturers to eliminate "forever chemicals".

28 Mar 2026, 20:26bostonglobe.comUnited States

US States Tighten PFAS Controls on Land-Applied Biosolids

US states are accelerating PFAS restrictions on land-applied biosolids, introducing tiered concentration limits, testing mandates, and outright bans through 2029. Businesses must reassess waste disposal strategies and supply chain risks for agricultural inputs as state-level divergence creates a complex compliance landscape for sludge-derived products.

27 Mar 2026, 18:42mcguirewoods.comUnited States

Rutgers Study Finds New Jersey PFAS Drinking-Water Limits Cut Contamination

A Rutgers University study confirms that New Jersey's Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA successfully reduced PFAS concentrations in public water systems by over 50%. This data validates the effectiveness of state-level PFAS standards and provides a robust evidentiary basis for the U.S. EPA’s federal MCLs, signaling continued regulatory pressure on PFAS emissions and remediation.

27 Mar 2026, 18:42sciencedirect.comUnited States

California Assembly Proposes PFAS Pesticide Phase-Out by 2035 (AB 1603)

California is advancing legislation to phase out all pesticides containing intentionally added PFAS by 2035, with mandatory labeling and restricted-material controls beginning in 2028. This proposal forces a strategic shift toward PFAS-free formulations and introduces significant new compliance burdens for manufacturers and distributors operating in the California market.

27 Mar 2026, 07:56leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

Maryland Senate Passes PFAS Limits for Land Application of Sewage Sludge

Maryland's Senate has passed legislation (SB 719) to restrict the land application of sewage sludge and biosolids based on PFOA and PFOS concentrations, effective October 2026. Industrial users face increased scrutiny through new pretreatment standards and potential fees, while sludge generators must implement mandatory monitoring and mitigation plans to maintain market access for agricultural applications.

27 Mar 2026, 07:48mgaleg.maryland.govUnited States

Minnesota Department of Health Updates Fish Consumption Guidelines for Mercury and PFAS

The Minnesota Department of Health has updated fish consumption guidelines to include more stringent, region-specific advice for mercury and new PFAS-based restrictions for the Vermillion River. These updates signal increasing regulatory scrutiny of bioaccumulative substances in local food chains and highlight the state's expanded analytical capacity to monitor emerging contaminants.

27 Mar 2026, 07:47health.state.mn.usUnited States

Minnesota MPCA Reminder: Feedback On PFAS Currently Unavoidable Use Rule Concepts Closes 29 March 2026

Minnesota is finalizing the "Currently Unavoidable Use" (CUU) framework for PFAS, with the public comment period on core rule concepts closing March 29, 2026. This process defines the "essentiality" criteria that will determine market access for PFAS-containing products ahead of the state's 2032 broad prohibition.

26 Mar 2026, 19:24pca.state.mn.usUnited States

Illinois House Introduces Resolution Urging Replacement of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foams With SoyFoam

Illinois House Resolution 748 urges state fire authorities to replace PFAS-containing firefighting foams with biobased, fluorine-free alternatives. While non-binding, this resolution signals a clear policy shift toward PFAS elimination in emergency response and highlights the growing legislative preference for sustainable, bio-derived chemical substitutes.

26 Mar 2026, 19:14ilga.govUnited States

New York Senate Passes S3852B on PFAS, PAHs and Lead in Playground Surfacing

New York is advancing legislation to ban PFAS, PAHs, and lead in playground surfacing materials following Senate approval of S3852B. Impacted businesses must prepare for mandatory compliance certifications and potential third-party testing to ensure continued market access for surfacing products.

26 Mar 2026, 19:10nysenate.govUnited States

Wisconsin SB1138 Proposes Phased Ban on Products With Intentionally Added PFAS

Wisconsin has introduced legislation to phase out intentionally added PFAS in consumer products by 2032, with a comprehensive ban on all non-essential uses following in 2038. Companies must initiate supply chain mapping to meet 2032 reporting deadlines and evaluate product portfolios for "unavoidable use" exemptions to maintain market access.

26 Mar 2026, 19:06docs.legis.wisconsin.govUnited States

Wisconsin AB1191/SB1138 PFAS Product Ban Bills Fail to Pass

Wisconsin bills AB1191 and SB1138, proposing a comprehensive ban on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, failed to pass in March 2026. Although stalled, the proposed 2032-2038 phase-out timelines and broad category coverage provide a clear blueprint for future legislative efforts in the state.

26 Mar 2026, 18:57docs.legis.wisconsin.govUnited States

New Mexico Adopts 20.13.2 NMAC PFAS in Consumer Products Rule

New Mexico has finalized rule 20.13.2 NMAC, establishing comprehensive PFAS reporting and labeling mandates by 2027 and phased sales bans for major consumer categories starting in 2027 and 2028. Impacted businesses must urgently inventory PFAS content to meet strict 2027 reporting deadlines and evaluate product portfolios for mandatory phase-outs or "currently unavoidable use" (CUU) exemptions.

26 Mar 2026, 12:27cloud.env.nm.govUnited States