SB 91 - Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam - Oregon Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- May 14, 2025
- House Bill Passed
- May 5, 2025
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 4, 2025
- Introduced
- Jan. 13, 2025
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Title: Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam
Signed by Governor Tina Kotek
Title: Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits forever chemicals (polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAs) in firefighting foam in Oregon.
Highlights:
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Prohibits any employee or volunteer of the fire department from using PFAS firefighting foam except as required by a regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal law (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits forever chemicals (polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAs) in firefighting foam in Oregon.
Highlights:
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Prohibits any employee or volunteer of the fire department from using PFAS firefighting foam except as required by a regulation of the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal law (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam