Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana HJ37: Request interim study of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Status: Failed, May 20, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since the mid-20th century; and WHEREAS, PFAS are present in many different commercial products, such as nonstick coatings, stainresistant and water-resistant products, protective coatings, personal health care products, firefighting foams, and architectural resins; and WHEREAS, some of the most widely used chemicals in the PFAS group, including perfluorooctane sulfonate, or PFOS, and perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, are mobile, persistent, bioaccumulative, and are not known to degrade in the environment; and WHEREAS, people are most likely exposed to PFAS by consuming PFAS-contaminated water or food, using products made with PFAS, or breathing air containing PFAS, but exposure to PFAS is difficult to assess because new PFAS chemicals have been created in recent years; and WHEREAS, multiple health effects associated with PFAS exposure have been identified and are supported by different scientific studies, including reproductive effects, developmental effects or delays, increased risk of some cancers, reduced ability of the body's immune system to fight infections, interference with …
Sponsors
- Stafman, Ed (D, 59) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (H) Died in Committee
- : (H) Tabled in Committee
- : (H) Hearing
- : (H) Hearing
- : (H) Hearing Canceled
- : (H) 1st Reading
- : (H) Referred to Committee
- : (H) Introduced
- : (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- : (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
Subjects: Social Services, Interim Study Resolutions, Health Care Services, Professions and Occupations Generally
Common questions
- What is HJ37?
- HJ37 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Request interim study of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- What does HJ37 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of HJ37?
- Failed as of May 20, 2025. Latest action: (H) Died in Committee (May 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored HJ37?
- Stafman, Ed (D, 59).
- Where is the official record for HJ37?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4255
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