California Bill Prohibiting Sale Of Firefighter PPE Containing PFAS Dies

California lawmakers have killed a bill that would have prohibited, beginning July 1, 2026, the sale and use of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS, and would have required state regulators to align worker-safety rules with a future national standard for PFAS-free firefighting gear. The move comes as Massachusetts has enacted legislation to transition away from PPE containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by prohibiting the sale of such gear beginning in 2027. California’s bill, AB 2408...