What is the status of HB2145?

Passed one chamber as of June 11, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 11, 2026 (June 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2145?

Gregory Scott (D, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2145?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2145

Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania HB2145: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; and imposing penalties.

Q: What is HB2145?

HB2145 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; and imposing penalties.

Q: What does HB2145 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.

Status: Passed one chamber, June 11, 2026

What the bill says

Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.

From the introduced text, January 15, 2026:

Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 12 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a part to read: PART VI CONSUMER PROTECTION Chapter 71. PFAS Chemicals CHAPTER 71 PFAS CHEMICALS Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Administration and Enforcement SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 7101. Scope of chapter. 7102. Definitions. § 7101. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to the prohibition of PFAS chemicals in certain products. § 7102. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Adult mattress." A mattress other than a crib mattress or toddler mattress. "Cosmetic." As defined in section 2 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. "Covered product." Any of the following: (1) A cosmetic. (2) Dental floss. (3) A juvenile product. (4) A menstrual product. "Dental floss." A waxed or unwaxed thread used to remove food particles and plaque from between the …

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Pennsylvania HB2145: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; and imposing penalties.

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