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Current Policy (64 bills in 18 states)
Adopted Policy (230 bills in 38 states)
Arizona
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 2095: Bans PFAS in food packaging. 
Arizona
PFAS
SB 1133/ HB 2201: Establishes drinking water standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. 
Connecticut
PFAS
SB 11/ HB 5262: Prohibits the use of PFAS in firefighting foams and establish a take-back program for such chemicals.
Connecticut
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SB 111: An act to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and expanded polystyrene in food packaging
Connecticut
PFAS
SB 109 / HB 5074: Prohibit the use of a class B firefighting foam that contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance in any amount for any purpose and require the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a plan for testing water supply sources, water supplies and bottled water for contamination. 
Connecticut
PFAS
SB 404: Prohibits the use of PFAS in consumer products. 
Connecticut
PFAS
SB 459: An prohibiting the use of PFAS in firefighting foam. 
Delaware
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 77: This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products, upholstered furniture used in residences, and mattresses that contain harmful flame retardant chemicals.
Georgia
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 40: This act would prohibit the use of certain chemical flame retardants.
Indiana
PFAS
HB 1129: PFAS in public water systems. Requires the state department of health (state department) to establish state maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in water provided by public water systems. Provides that maximum contaminant levels established by the state department: (1) must be protective of public health, including the health of vulnerable subpopulations; and (2) may not be less stringent than any maximum contaminant level or health advisory promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Indiana
PFAS
HB 1568: Veteran and military benefits for PFAS exposure. Establishes the PFAS chemical blood testing program under the Indiana department of veterans' affairs for the purpose of blood testing. 
Iowa
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SF 19: A bill for an act prohibiting the manufacture and sale of food packaging containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions
Iowa
PFAS
SF 22: A bill for an act requiring the testing of water supplies for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by public water supply systems.
Maine
Toxic Chemicals General
LD 150: An act to authorize a general fund bond issue to fund hazardous substance site cleanups.
Maine
PFAS
LD 129: To protect consumers of public drinking water by establishing maximum contaminant levels for certain substances and contaminants.
Maine
PFAS
LD 164: An act to establish maximum contaminant levels under the state's drinking water rules for certain perflouroalkyl and polyflouroalkyl substances.
Maryland
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 0022/ SB 0195: A comprehensive bill that establishes PFAS prohibitions in Class B fire-fighting foam, rug/carpet, and food packaging. 
Maryland
Mercury ,
PFAS ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 0643: Prohibits PFAS, mercury, and other chemicals in cosmetics. 
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 69: PFAS task force creation and appropriation.
Minnesota
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
SF 70 / HF 79: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and use of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 166/ HF 30: Environment and natural resources trust fund appropriations and appropriation modifications. Appropriates $1,404,000 to developing strategies to manage PFAS in land-applied biosolids and $250,000 to innovative solutions for protecting MN from PFAS contamination.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 148: Well disclosure requirements establishment; compost facilities refusal to accept certain compostable products authorization; water quality monitoring appropriation; network for monitoring unregulated contaminants in sources of drinking water development appropriation.
Minnesota
PFAS
SF 233 / HF 323: Requests the University of Minnesota to conduct a review of research related to exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requiring a report; and appropriating $315,00 in fiscal year 2022. 
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 271: This bill directs the department of environmental services to set maximum contaminant limits for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 478: This bill requires Saint Gobain Performance Plastics to pay for the remediation of water in certain wells in Merrimack that it contaminated.
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 236:
This bill creates a statute of limitation (6 years) on civil actions relative to damage caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
 
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 141:
This bill requires the department of environmental services to maintain a public registry of where certain fire suppressants have been used.
 
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 256 :
This bill adds members from Londonderry to the commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals into the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford, and Litchfield.
 
New Jersey
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 2064: Prohibits sale, offer for sale, or distribution of infant products containing bisphenol A.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction ,
Trichloroethylene
A 2104 / S 1203: Requires Department of Environmental Protection to post a list of chemicals of concern to children, requires manufacturers to report use of those chemicals, and phases out manufacture and sale of products containing those chemicals.
New Jersey
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 2294 / S 1077: Prohibits use of receipt paper containing bisphenol A.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
A 1844: Prohibits sale, distribution, and manufacture of jewelry containing cadmium.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 1236: Prohibits the sale of candy containing or wrapped in wrapper containing cadmium, lead, or mercury.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 1459: Prohibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 792: Prohibits sale, distribution, or manufacture of children's products made with formaldehyde.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 189 / S 1843: Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.
New Jersey
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 3784 / S 894: Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use.
New Jersey
Triclosan ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 1720: Prohibits sale of hand sanitizers and body cleaning products containing triclosan.
New Jersey
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 460: Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.
New Jersey
PFAS
A 2523: Sets maximum contaminant level and requires private well testing for PFOS and PFOA.
New Jersey
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Heavy Metals
A 2428: Creates Office of Sustainability tasked with, among other things, ensuring state procurement preferences low-toxicity products.
New Jersey
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 460 / S 2098: Requires household cleaning products to disclose ingredients on the label.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
A 721: Relates to the regulation of toxic chemicals in pet products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
S 47: Creates the well water and water supply education act; requires the department of health to establish and maintain a public education program on the potential hazards of private water supplies; requires home inspectors, licensed real estate agents, and brokers to provide private water supply education materials to prospective buyers of property where such property is serviced by a private water supply and contact information for relevant local health organizations.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 291: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 143: Relates to the regulation of ingredients in personal care products to include chemicals of concern which shall be provided on lists identified by the commissioner.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 1554: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 2155: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale and use of nail polish and nail hardener containing certain dibutyl phthalates (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, or xylene.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 2246: Relates to the regulation of ingredients in feminine hygiene products.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 2148: Relates to the creation of a research program to determine the risks posed from chemicals in personal care products or feminine hygiene products.
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
S 1731: Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act".
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 2718 : Prohibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture beginning July first, 2022.
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
A 3031: Prohibits the use of chemical flame retardants on residential upholstered furniture.
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 417: Prohibits the distribution and use of paper containing bisphenol A for the recording of any business transaction.
Oklahoma
PFAS
SB 622: Oklahoma PFAS Waste Act: requiring promulgation of rules and regulations by Department of Environmental Quality on PFAS waste. 
Oregon
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 2365: Prohibits sale or distribution of foodservice ware containing perfluoroalkyl or poly-fluoroalkyl substances.
South Carolina
PFAS
HB 3515: Requires the Department of Health and Environmental Controls to promulgate regulations to establish maximum contaminant levels for certain pollutants in public water systems. 
Vermont
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
H 27: This bill proposes to require that food packaging, personal care products, and clothing containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sold or distributed in Vermont bear a health and safety warning.
Vermont
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
H 26: An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in class B firefighting foam, food packaging, and rugs and carpets. This bill will also include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the list of chemicals of high concern to children.
Vermont
PFAS
S 20: An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products.
Virginia
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 1129: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of upholstered furniture and children's products containing any listed toxic flame retardant.
Virginia
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB 1712: Prohibits the sale of food packaging containing PFAS.
Virginia
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 640: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of any liquid food or beverage container containing BPA.
Washington
Toxic Chemicals General
HB 1093/ SB 5091: Making 2019-2021 Fiscal Biennium Second Supplemental Operating Appropriations. The bill appropriates $3,482,000 of the model toxics control operating account for the department to implement recommendations that come from chemical action plans (CAP), such as the interim recommendations addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water and sources of contamination, to monitor results, and to develop new CAPs.  
Arizona
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 1526: Prohibits the use of PFAS-containing fire fighting foam for training purposes.  (Adopted in 2019)
Arkansas
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 323: Requires the removal of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles, and creates a collection and recovery program to do so. Requires manufacturers to prepare a mercury minimization plan. (Adopted in 2005)
California
PFAS
SB 1371: Allows state Water Board to require monitoring for and reporting of PFAS by water utilities. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 1019: Requires products to indicate if they contain added flame retardants, and make information available online. (Adopted in 2014)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 2998: Bans flame retardants in children’s products, mattresses, and upholstered furniture. This ban covers any flame retardant at concentrations above 1,000 parts per million (ppm).  (Adopted in 2018)
California
PFAS
AB 756: Requires public water systems to monitor for PFAS. (Adopted in 2019)
California
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 317: Prohibits the sale of products containing formaldehyde and other chemicals designed to treat human waste. (Adopted in 2019)
California
PFAS
AB 841: Requires the state to develop a work plan to determine select PFAS to test for risks to human health. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Toxic Chemicals General
HJR 3: Urges Congress to reform TSCA in progressive way. (Adopted in 2011)
California
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
AB 1319: Bans BPA in bottles and sippy cups, requires replacement with least toxic alternative. (Adopted in 2011)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB258: Requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients used in cleaning products, including fragrances, on the product label and online. (Adopted in 2017)
California
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
SB 929: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2010)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 647: Lowers the allowable levels of lead in children's jewelry, raises the age of "children" to 15. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB2775: Requires manufacturers of professional cosmetics to disclose ingredients on product labels. (Adopted in 2017)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 1879: Establishes a process to identify, prioritize and evaluate chemicals of concern in consumer products, determine how best to limit exposure or reduce the level of hazard, and establishes green chemistry challenge grants and a Green Ribbon Science Panel (Adopted in 2008)
California
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 509: Establishes a Toxic Information Clearinghouse, which will be open to the public, where the information will be evaluated. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 127: Requires the state fire marshall review flamability standards and chemical flame retardants, and propose updated insulation flammability standards that maintain both overall building safety and occupant/firefighter protection. (Adopted in 2013)
California
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB2125: Establishes guidelines for healthy nail salon recognition programs specifying best practices including banning dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, or toluene. (Adopted in 2016)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB2998: Prohibits the sale of furniture, children's products, and bedding containing toxic flame retardants. Requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture to disclose whether their products contain flame retardants. (Adopted in 2018)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
AB 1681: Requires jewelry only be made of only approved metals, not lead. (Adopted in 2006)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
AB 2694: Bans the sale of any toy containing compounds of lead in excess of federal standards, or soluble compounds of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, selenium, or barium. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
AB 2901: Bans jewelry unless made of Class 1, 2 or 3 materials, sets small trace amount limits on lead in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 757: Bans lead in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2009)
California
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1365: Bans the sale of toys contaminated with any toxic substance, including lead, mercury and cadmium. (Adopted in 2010)
California
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 2347: Requires mercury thermostat manufacturers to do educationl outreach, establish a collection plan, and dispose of them properly. (Adopted in 2008)
California
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 1415: Bans the sale of certain mercury-added products, a mercury switch or mercury relay, and a mercury diostat or a new or refurbished oven or gas range containing a mercury diostat. (Adopted in 2005)
California
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 1369: Bans the sale of mercury-added thermostats. (Adopted in 2004)
California
PFAS
SB 1044: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS, prohibits the use of PFAS foam for training purposes, requires manufacturers of firefighter protective equipment to disclose the inclusion of PFAS in their products. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 888: Bans personal care products containing plastic microbeads (Adopted in 2015)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 312: Requires cosmetics manufacturers to disclose lists of chemicals, flavors, and fragrances included in their products to the state along with associated health hazards. Requires the state to maintain a public website displaying the information. (Adopted in 2020)
California
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
AB 2762: Amends existing law prohibiting the inclusion of certain chemicals in cosmetics to expand the list of prohibited substances  (Adopted in 2020)
California
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
AB 501: Bans mercury, cadmium, and lead from brake friction material. (Adopted in 2013)
California
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 346: Bans brake material containing lead, mercury, and cadmium in amounts greater than .1% by weight. (Adopted in 2010)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 302: Bans products containing more than 1/10 of 1% of the flame retardants pentaBDE or octaBDE, by mass. (Adopted in 2003)
California
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 2587: Moves up the effective date of a ban on the flame retardants penta and octa by a year and a half. (Adopted in 2004)
California
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
AB 1108: Bans phthalates from toys and children’s products, requires replacement with least toxic alternative. (Adopted in 2007)
California
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 460: Requires that during prenatal screening, women receive information about toxics chemicals and how they can take steps to reduce their exposure. (Adopted in 2013)
California
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 484: Authorizes the investigation of cosmetics containing carcinogens or toxics, required manufacturers to submit health and other info on deadline for possible action by the Attorney General and FDA. (Adopted in 2005)
Colorado
PFAS
HB 19-1279: Prohibits the sale of PFAS-containing firefighting foam in certain circumstances, prohibits the use of PFAS foam for training, requires manufacturers to disclose if protective equipment they produce includes PFAS, and requires the Department of Health to conduct a survey to determine the amount of PFAS foam currently held, used, and disposed by fire departments. (Adopted in 2019)
Colorado
PFAS
HB 20-1119: Addresses when PFAS may be used for firefighting foam system testing both in general and in certain aircraft hangars. Grants state power to adopt regulations that require public drinking water systems to sample drinking water for PFAS. Allows water quality control commission to set standards related to PFAS in surface water and groundwater Requires the solid and hazardous waste commission to promulgate rules for a certificate of registration for any facility or fire department that possesses PFAS in firefighting agents or firefighting equipment and for standards for the capture and disposal of PFAS in firefighting agents or firefighting equipment. (Adopted in 2020)
Colorado
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 07-1220: Requires governments to award contracts to bidders who offer environmentally preferable products. (Adopted in 2007)
Colorado
PFAS
SB 20-218: Creates fund PFAS cash fund, used to fund the PFAS grant program, the PFAS takeback program, and provide technical assistance in locating and studying PFAS to communities, stakeholders, and relevant regulatory bodies. (Adopted in 2020)
Connecticut
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
6572: Bans BPA in reusable food and beverage containers, infant formula or baby food containers (Adopted in 2009)
Connecticut
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 210: Establishes a first-in-the-nation ban on BPA in thermal receipt paper, and also requires the Chemical Innovations Institute to annually develop a list of chemicals of high toxic concern. (Adopted in 2011)
Connecticut
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5314: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2010)
Connecticut
Toxic Chemicals General
HB 5126: Establishes a Chemical Innovations Institute. (Adopted in 2010)
Connecticut
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 5286 / SB 1502: Bans the import and sale of cosmetics containing microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)
Connecticut
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5650: Bans any children’s product that has been designated a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, requires any lead-containing products that children may come into contact with to bear a warning label. (Adopted in 2008)
Connecticut
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 350: Requires mercury thermostat manufacturers to establish a collection plan, and dispose of them properly. (Adopted in 2012)
Connecticut
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 6496: Requires local and regional boards of education to implement green cleaning programs for school buildings and facilities. (Adopted in 2009)
Connecticut
PFAS
HB 5518: Appropriates $2mn for PFAS cleanup and remediation. (Adopted in 2020)
Delaware
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 70: Bans baby bottles and sippy cups containing BPA. (Adopted in 2011)
Delaware
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 362: Bans sale of toys with toxic substances (defined as lead or other unsafe substances), their use in daycare facilities, and creates a list of unsafe toys. (Adopted in 2008)
Delaware
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H. Con. Res. 64: Supports the Delaware Nurses Association’s mercury thermometer exchange week, and encourages retail establishments within the State to voluntarily stop stocking and selling mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2004)
Delaware
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 456: Prohibits the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. (Adopted in 2018)
Florida
PFAS
HB 5001: Appropriates $1 million to assist homeowners with private well water contaminated with PFOA and/or PFOS. (Adopted in 2020)
Hawaii
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 2402: Bans mercury vapor lamps. (Adopted in 2012)
Hawaii
Toxic Flame Retardants
HCR 235 / SR 107: Supports the industry phase-out of the flame retardant decaBDE, and encourages the EPA to continue its efforts to end importation of decaBDE into the U.S. (Adopted in 2010)
Hawaii
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2013: Bans products containing more than 0.1% of the flame retardants pentaBDE or octaBDE. (Adopted in 2004)
Illinois
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 2076: Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, or use of paper containing bisphenol A for the making of business or banking records (Adopted in 2019)
Illinois
Toxic Chemicals General
SR 70 / HR 60: Urges Congress to reform TSCA in progressive way. (Adopted in 2011)
Illinois
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 2950: Bans children’s food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A (BPA). (Adopted in 2012)
Illinois
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5040: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry, designates cadmium as a priority chemical. (Adopted in 2010)
Illinois
Lead
HR 0398: Urges support for all efforts to restrict the use of lead shotshells to take wildlife. (Adopted in 2019)
Illinois
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 2860: Bans lead in children’s products, requires warning labels on other lead-containing products. (Adopted in 2008)
Illinois
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 3347: Bans lead and mercury in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2010)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1213: Prohibits the sale and distribution of mercury-containing rings, seals, and sensors; requires removal of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles. (Adopted in 2011)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1241: Bans mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2007)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 2429: Requires the State Environmental Protection Agency to create a web site with information about mercury-containing compact fluorescent lighting, and to inform consumers about the proper disposal of such lighting. (Adopted in 2009)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1530: Bans mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2003)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 2551: Bans elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury, or instructional equipment or materials containing mercury in primary or secondary schools. Bans mercury switches or relays. (Adopted in 2004)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 943: Bans certain mercury-added measurement equipment. (Adopted in 2007)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 5578: Requires the removal and reporting of mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles, and requires manufacturers to create a collection and recovery program. (Adopted in 2006)
Illinois
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 3346: Requires thermostat manufacturers to establish mercury thermostat collection program, and submit reports on them. (Adopted in 2010)
Illinois
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2572: Bans products containing more than one tenth of 1% of the flame retardants penta-BDE or octa-BDE. Directs the Illinois EPA to review the health impacts of and alternatives available to deca-BDE, and submit a report to the Governor. (Adopted in 2005)
Indiana
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1589: Requires video display manufacturers to state whether the devices exceed maximum concentration values for chemicals including lead, mercury and cadmium. (Adopted in 2009)
Indiana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1110: Requires vehicles manufacturers to develop and implement a plan to remove, collect, recover, and recycle or dispose of certain mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles; requires recyclers to remove them prior to disposal. (Adopted in 2006)
Iowa
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HF 2669: Bans mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2008)
Iowa
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Iowa Code §§ 455B.801-455B.809: Requires vehicles manufacturers to develop and implement a plan to remove, collect, recover, and recycle or dispose of certain mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles; requires people to remove all mercury from vehicles prior to scrapping them. (Adopted in 2006)
Kentucky
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 104: Prohibits the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam for training purposes or testing purposes.  (Adopted in 2019)
Louisiana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HCR 51: Requests the Department of Environmental Quality to develop an action plan to reduce the use of mercury and release of mercury to the environment, and minimize human exposure to mercury. (Adopted in 2005)
Louisiana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 615: Prohibits the sale of any mercury-added product without prior written notification to the Department of Environmental Quality. Prohibits the sale of a mercury-added novelty, mercury fever thermometers, or other mercury products unless labeled. Requires a reasonable effort to remove or verify that the mercury contained within a vehicle has been removed before disposal, and requires plans for a collection system. Requires state agencies to give priority purchasing mercury-free products. (Adopted in 2006)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD182 / HP138: Bans the sale of residential upholstered furniture containing chemical flame retardants. (Adopted in 2017)
Maine
Toxic Chemicals General
SP 679: Asks Congress and the President to reform the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. (Adopted in 2012)
Maine
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
Board of Environmental Protection Action: Designates BPA as a priority chemical, requires makers of BPA-containing formula and baby food containers, and children’s toys and products, to report on usage, and plan for its replacement. Bans BPA from resusable food and beverage containers, and formula and baby food packaging. (Adopted in 2013)
Maine
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
LD 412: Bans BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups and reusable food and beverage containers. (Adopted in 2011)
Maine
Food Packaging ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
LD 1433: Prohibits the sale of food packaging with intentionally added toxic heavy metals, PFAS, or phthalates. (Adopted in 2019)
Maine
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
LD 902: Designates BPA as a priority chemical. (Adopted in 2013)
Maine
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
LD 2048: Identifies chemicals of high concern, and requires reporting on usage and replacement with safer alternatives. (Adopted in 2008)
Maine
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
LD 1129: Selects up to seventy chemicals as Chemicals of High Concern based upon likely exposure to children or fetuses, and uses this list to designate Priority Chemicals which will require reporting and disclosure when used in children’s products. (Adopted in 2011)
Maine
Toxic Chemicals General
LD 1423: Sets goals to reduce toxic chemical use and generation. (Adopted in 2010)
Maine
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
LD 1034: Establishes a lead poisoning prevention fund to identify lead hazards and take precautionary action, create a media campaign around it, and send educational material to families with kids living in older homes with lead. (Adopted in 2005)
Maine
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
LD 2053: Tests children’s products for lead, informs public of results, and requests products be removed from shelves. (Adopted in 2008)
Maine
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
LD 986: Bans lead and mercury wheel weights. (Adopted in 2009)
Maine
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
LD 692: Requires all mercury switches to be removed from motor vehicles that are incapable of being driven. (Adopted in 2005)
Maine
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Act 125: Requires a review of the sale of batteries containing mercury: the amount of mercury in foreign-made batteries, whether stacked button cell batteries meet the mercury content specifications, whether and how button cell batteries should be collected for recycling and labeled, should button cell batteries be prohibited in some applications, and whether non-mercury alternatives are available. (Adopted in 2003)
Maine
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HP 675 / LD 973: Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish standards for mercury-added lamps, requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services to favor lower mercury content lamps in purchasing, and requires manufacturers of mercury-added lamps to implement a recycling program. (Adopted in 2009)
Maine
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
LD 88: Compiles a list of green cleaning products, and a list of school administrative units that commit to using them. (Adopted in 2007)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1568: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of shipping pallets, or any product made from them, containing decaBDE. (Adopted in 2010)
Maine
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
Heavy Metals ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
Executive Order: Authorizes DEP to submit legislation to phase out mercury batteries, and improve mercury thermostat recovery. Creates a report assessing lead-free alternatives in consumer products, and one on alternatives to the flame retardant DecaBDE. Underscores commitment to environmentally preferable procurement, including lead-free wheel weights and uniforms that don't require cleaning with perchloroethylene. Establishes Governor’s Task Force to Promote Safer Chemicals in Consumer Products. (Adopted in 2006)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1790: Bans products containing added brominated flame retardants. (Adopted in 2004)
Maine
Toxic Flame Retardants
LD 1658: Clarifies earlier PBDE phase-out. (Adopted in 2007)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 229: Bans kids’ products containing the toxic flame retardant Tris (TDCPP) (Adopted in 2014)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 99: Bans Tris (TCEP) from children’s products. (Adopted in 2013)
Maryland
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 33 / SB 213: Bans BPA in child care articles, requires replacement with the least toxic alternative. (Adopted in 2010)
Maryland
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 151: Bans BPA in infant formula cans. (Adopted in 2011)
Maryland
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
HB 145: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2011)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 0424 / SB 0477: Prohibits sale of any juvenile product, mattress, upholstered furniture, or reupholstered furniture that contains more than 0.1% of a flame-retardant chemical by mass (Adopted in 2020)
Maryland
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 62: Bans lead-containing children’s products. (Adopted in 2008)
Maryland
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 119: Requires manufacturers test children’s products for lead. (Adopted in 2009)
Maryland
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 200 / HB 216: Bans personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing synthetic plastic microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)
Maryland
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1263: Requires vehicle manufacturers to develop a mercury minimization plan for removing, collecting, and recovering mercury switches from an end-of-life vehicle. (Adopted in 2009)
Maryland
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 685: Requires a county recycling plan to address the collection and recycling of fluorescent and compact fluorescent lights that contain mercury (Adopted in 2010)
Maryland
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HB 1019: Requires the board of education to enact a policy on green cleaning supplies. (Adopted in 2012)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 556: Bans mattresses, residential upholstered furniture, and electronic equipment containing decaBDE by 2010. (Adopted in 2010)
Maryland
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 83: Bans products containing the flame retardants penta- and octa-brominated diphenyl ether. Requires the Department of the Environment to report decaBDE in products, and make recommendations regarding the use, sale, and disposal of products containing it. (Adopted in 2005)
Massachusetts
Toxic Flame Retardants
H 4900: An act to protect children, families, and firefighters from harmful flame retardants. (Adopted in 2021)
Massachusetts
Executive Order 515: Requires state agencies purchase environmentally prefereable products. (Adopted in 2009)
Massachusetts
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 2403: Requires a person who sells an antique that contains mercury to clearly inform the purchaser in writing that the antique contains mercury, that mercury is a hazardous substance regulated by federal and state law, and of the proper and commercially available methods for disposal and recycling. (Adopted in 2010)
Massachusetts
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Mass. Gen. Laws, ch. 21H, §§ 6A-6N: Bans mercury-added products without notification. Bans motor vehicles containing mercury-added switches, mercury-added thermostats, other mercury-added products, and mercury relays. Requires the removal of mercury vehicle switches from end-of-life vehicles. Prohibits the purchase of elemental mercury, mercury compounds, or mercury-added instructional equipment for use in primary or secondary school classrooms. Requires manufacturers to disclose in writing the mercury content of any product used in a health care facility, and prohibits any person from knowingly disposing of a mercury-added product in any manner other than recycling, disposing as hazardous waste, or using another approved method. Prohibits mercury-added products unless the manufacturer has created a convenient and accessible collection plan for the products at the end-of-life. Requires state agencies to give preference to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain mercury. (Adopted in 2006)
Massachusetts
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 2250: Requires Massachusetts companies that use large quantities of specific toxic chemicals to evaluate and plan for pollution prevention opportunities, implement them if practical, and annually measure and report the results. (Adopted in 2006)
Michigan
PFAS
HB4389: Requires discharges of PFAS-containing firefighting foam to be reported to the state. Establishes a take-back program for PFAS foams. (Adopted in 2019)
Michigan
Toxic Chemicals General
Executive Directive 2006-6: Encourages green chemistry development, encourages the use of nontoxic alternatives, and establishes a green chemistry support program. (Adopted in 2006)
Michigan
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 4132: Bans lead in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2007)
Michigan
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 4399: Bans lead in lunch boxes. (Adopted in 2007)
Michigan
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SB 174: Bans lead in toys and child care articles. (Adopted in 2007)
Michigan
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 1458: Authorizes the department to establish a committee to determine the risk posed by the release of toxic flame retardants PBDEs, other than penta-BDE or octa-BDE, to human health and the environment. (Adopted in 2004)
Michigan
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 4406: Bans products contains more than 1/10 of 1% of the flame retardant penta-BDE. (Adopted in 2003)
Michigan
PFAS
HB 4390: Prohibits the use of PFAS firefighting foam for training purposes. (Adopted in 2020)
Minnesota
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HF 459 / SF 379: Bans BPA from formula and children’s food containers, specifies it not be replaced with a chemical known or suspected to cause harm. (Adopted in 2013)
Minnesota
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SF0247 / HF0326: Bans BPA in sippy cups. (Adopted in 2009)
Minnesota
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
SF 2510: Bans cadmium in children’s jewelry. (Adopted in 2010)
Minnesota
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HF 2123: Generates a list of chemicals of high concern and priority chemicals, along with participation in Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. (Adopted in 2009)
Minnesota
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SF 357 / HF 458: Bans formaldehyde from children’s products, specifies it not be replaced with a chemical known or suspected to cause harm. (Adopted in 2013)
Minnesota
Toxic Flame Retardants
HF 1100 / SF 1215: Bans specified toxic flame retardants from children's products, mattresses, and residential upholstered furniture, specifies that not be replaced with chemicals that are carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, or otherwise cause developmental toxicity. (Adopted in 2015)
Minnesota
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction ,
Trichloroethylene
HF 2276 / SF 2075: Bans the use of trichloroethylene in manufacturing processes. (Adopted in 2020)
Minnesota
Formaldehyde ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Triclosan ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
HF 2542 / SF 2192: Bans added lead and mercury from wheel weights, bans triclosan from hand sanitizers and soaps, modifies an existing formaldehyde ban. (Adopted in 2014)
Minnesota
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
SF 1262 / HF 1656: Bans lead in jewelry. (Adopted in 2007)
Minnesota
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS
SF 321 / HF 359: Bans manufacture and sale of halogenated, phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based, and nanoscale flame retardants in residential upholstered furniture, children's products, and residential and business textiles. Prohibits the manufacture and sale of PFAS-containing firefighting foam. (Adopted in 2019)
Minnesota
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Minn. Stat. § 121A.33: Prohibits a school from purchasing or using elemental mercury, instruments of measurement that contain mercury, and storing elemental mercury or instruments of measurement that contains mercury. (Adopted in 2007)
Minnesota
Toxic Flame Retardants
SF 2096: Bans products containing the toxic flame retardants pentabromodiphenyl ether or octabromodiphenyl ether. Requires review of the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether, looking at safer alternatives, fire safety, and any evidence regarding the potential harm to public health and the environment. (Adopted in 2007)
Montana
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 424: Bans mercury-added thermostat. Requires manufacturers to establish and maintain a program to collect and recycle out-of-service mercury-added thermostats, and conduct initial education and outreach efforts. (Adopted in 2009)
Nebraska
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 28-1349-28-1350: Prohibits a liquid mercury thermometer containing elemental mercury to be sold, given away, or otherwise distributed (Adopted in 2003)
Nevada
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
AB 354: Bans BPA from bottles, sippy cups, and formula and kids’ food containers. (Adopted in 2013)
New Hampshire
PFAS
SB309: Requires the commissioner of the department of environmental services to adopt a state drinking water standard, and ambient and surface groundwater standards for perflurochemicals. (Adopted in 2018)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 737 / LSR 617: Establishes a commission to investigate and analyze the environmental and public health impacts relating to releases of perfluorinated chemicals in the air, soil, and groundwater in Merrimack, Bedford and Litchfield. (Adopted in 2019)
New Hampshire
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 528: Establishes a mercury-added thermostat collection program. Requires manufacturers of mercury-added thermostats to create and implement a department-approved collection and recycling program for out-of-service mercury-added thermostats. (Adopted in 2008)
New Hampshire
PFAS
SB 257: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, use, and purchase of firefighting foams containing PFAS. (Adopted in 2019)
New Hampshire
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 193: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of upholstered furniture containing toxic flame retardants. (Adopted in 2019)
New Hampshire
PFAS
HB 1264: Sets Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFNA in drinking water; establishes PFAS fund. (Adopted in 2020)
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 13:1E-99.82-13:1E-99.90 (2008): Requires vehicle manufacturers to develop a mercury minimization plan. Requires mercury switches to be removed from end-of-life vehicles. (Adopted in 2005)
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 13:1E-99.91-13:1E-99.93: Bans mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2005)
New Mexico
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 99: Requires a dental office to remove dental amalgam containing mercury prior to discharge of its wastewater. (Adopted in 2013)
New York
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
S 8817: Prohibits the use of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals. (Adopted in 2020)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
A 6195: Enacts a first-in-the-nation ban on children’s products containing the flame retardant chlorinated Tris (TCEP). (Adopted in 2011)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
AB 4741 / SB 3703: Bans toxic flame retardant TDCPP in children’s products for kids three years of age and younger. (Adopted in 2014)
New York
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 3296H / A 6919-D: Bans BPA from children’s products, allows for BPA-free products to be labeled as such. (Adopted in 2010)
New York
Cadmium ,
Formaldehyde ,
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A6296 / S501: Requires manufacturers of children's products containing dangerous chemicals to notify the state and retailers; bans the sale of children's products containing dangerous chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 164/S 2387B: Requires all menstrual products sold in New York to contain printed list of all ingredients. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction ,
Trichloroethylene
A 8829 / S 6829: Prohibits the use of trichloroethylene as a vapor degreaser, an intermediate chemical to produce other chemicals, a refrigerant, or an extraction solvent or in any other manufacturing cleaning process. (Adopted in 2020)
New York
Executive Order 4: Establishes green procurement policies for all state agencies. (Adopted in 2008)
New York
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
PFAS
A 8979 / S 7167: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of firefighting foam containing PFAS, requires manufacturers of firefighter protective equipment to disclose the inclusion of PFAS in their products. (Adopted in 2020)
New York
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 8020 / A 8687A: Bans lead and mercury in wheel weights. (Adopted in 2010)
New York
Toxic Chemicals General
A 4309 / S 2109C: Creates state pollution prevention institute. (Adopted in 2007)
New York
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 668: Requires labeling on all mercury-added products. Prohibits the knowing disposal of a mercury-added consumer product in solid waste. Bans mercury-added novelty consumer products, thermometers, elemental mercury, mercury switches and relays, and mercury thermostats. Establishes an advisory committee on mercury pollution. Prohibits any vehicle with a mercury added component. Permits the Department to collect information from product manufacturers of mercury-added products. (Adopted in 2011)
New York
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 8084: Requires manufacturers to develop a program for the proper collection and recycling of mercury thermostats, providing collection containers and maintaining a public website. (Adopted in 2014)
New York
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law §§ 27-2301-27-2303: Requires vehicle dismantlers to remove mercury switches or other mercury-containing devices from an end-of-life vehicle before it is crushed. (Adopted in 2006)
New York
PFAS
A 445 / S 439: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution for use of firefighting foam containing PFAS. (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 5435 / A 8742: Requires the procurement and use of environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products in elementary and secondary schools. (Adopted in 2005)
New York
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 6295 / S 4389B: Prohibits the sale of cleaning products, personal care products, and cosmetics containing 1,4-Dioxane (Adopted in 2019)
New York
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 7621: Prohibits the use of flame retardants pentaBDE and octaBDE. Create a task force on flame retardant safety to review and report on relevant studies, risk assessments, findings, or rulings on decaBDE and its alternatives. (Adopted in 2004)
New York
Mercury
A 2501 / S 2139: Places restrictions on mercury in light fixtures. (Adopted in 2019)
North Carolina
Toxic Chemicals General
SB 744: Authorizes the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to participate in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. (Adopted in 2014)
North Carolina
PFAS
S99 : State budget included funding for university research to monitor for PFAS in rivers, provisions for alternative water supplies for residents near a factory that has contaminated nearby wells, and funding for studies of downstream impacts. (Adopted in 2018)
North Carolina
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 130A-310.50-130A-310.58: Prohibits an end-of-life vehicle that contains accessible mercury switches from being destroyed or recycled prior to the removal of the switches. Establishes a removal, collection, and recovery program for mercury switches. (Adopted in 2005)
North Carolina
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-47: Encourages local boards of education to remove and properly dispose of all bulk elemental mercury, chemical mercury, and bulk mercury compounds. Prohibits the future use of bulk elemental mercury, chemical mercury, and bulk mercury compounds used as teaching aids in science classrooms. (Adopted in 2006)
Ohio
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 3734.61-3734.65: Prohibits a school from purchasing mercury or a mercury-added measuring device for classroom use. Prohibits the sale of a mercury-containing thermometer. Prohibits the sale of a mercury-added novelty. Prohibits the sale or installation of mercury-containing thermostats. (Adopted in 2006)
Oregon
Toxic Chemicals General
The Sustainability Act of 2001: The Sustainability Act of 2001 established the foundation for sustainable procurement in Oregon. It defined sustainability goals for the state, including procurement, and established the Oregon Sustainability Board. One of the Sustainability Act’s procurement goals is to make state purchases serve the broad, long-term financial interests of Oregonians and to ensure that environmental, economic and societal improvements are made to enhance their well-being. (Adopted in 2001)
Oregon
Sustainability EO (Executive Order 06-02): The Executive Order specifically requests that the Oregon Sustainability Board assist local governments and the private sector with the development of sustainability practices, promote sustainable economic investment and development, and advance sustainability performance in state government.  (Adopted in 2006)
Oregon
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 478 / HB 3473: The Oregon Toxic Free Kids Act (TFKA) establishes a list of high priority chemicals of concern for children's products, posts the list online, requires manufacturer disclosure of these chemicals, and requires their eventual removal. Authorizes participation in the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. Please note: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is in its final stages of implementing TFKA. The current final phase of rulemaking focuses on the exemptions manufacturers may seek if they are unable to completely phase out these toxic chemicals. OHA must finalize these rules in order for TFKA to be fully enforceable. Once that happens, OEC will continue watchdogging the law to ensure that manufacturers are abiding by its requirements. (Adopted in 2015)
Oregon
Green Procurement EO (Executive Order 12-05): Establishes a Green Chemistry Innovations Institute, revises procurement policies to purchase environmentally preferable products. (Adopted in 2012)
Oregon
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
SB 1512: Bans mercury in lamps exceeding certain standards, requires the state favor purchasing lighting meeting these mercury standards. (Adopted in 2012)
Oregon
Toxic Chemicals General,
PFAS
SB 737: Requires DEQ to test wastewater treatment plants for persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals, including PFAS. (Adopted in 2007)
Oregon
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 596: Phases the toxic flame retardant decaBDE from products bought and sold in the state. (Adopted in 2009)
Oregon
Toxic Flame Retardants
SB 962: Bans the toxic flame retardants pentaBDE and octaBDE, ands recommend banning decaBDE if safer alternatives are nationally available. (Adopted in 2005)
Pennsylvania
PFAS
HB 1410: Creates remediation fund for customers of water utilities financially impacted by PFAS contamination related to military installations. (Adopted in 2019)
Pennsylvania
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 44: Prohibits the sale of a mercury thermostat, and prohibits them being disposed as solid waste unless the mercury is removed for reuse or recycling. Requires manufacturers to establish collection and recycling programs for mercury thermostats. (Adopted in 2007)
Rhode Island
Toxic Flame Retardants
H5082 / S0166: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of residential upholstered bedding and furniture containing toxic flame retardants. (Adopted in 2017)
Rhode Island
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 7199: Bans mercury-containing thermostats unless the manufacturer submits a plan for a collection program. Prohibits a thermostat wholesaler from selling or distributing any thermostat unless the wholesaler acts as a collection site, and promotes and utilizes the collection containers provided by thermostat manufacturers. (Adopted in 2010)
Rhode Island
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 8639: Urges the Mercury Reduction Oversight Commission to develop a plan to address the collection and recycling of mercury added auto parts. (Adopted in 2004)
Rhode Island
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 3209: Urges the Mercury Reduction Oversight Commission to develop a plan to address the collection and recycling of mercury-added auto parts. (Adopted in 2004)
Rhode Island
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 7917: Restricts the manufacturing or distribution of flame retardants containing pentaBDE or octaBDE, and requires study on decaBDE. (Adopted in 2006)
South Carolina
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Acts 296: Prohibits the recycling of an end-of-life vehicle as steel if the vehicle contains mercury switches. Requires automobile manufacturers to develop an end-of-life vehicle solutions’ (ELVS) program. (Adopted in 2006)
Tennessee
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 3218 / SB 2403: Requires the removal of mercury-containing products from solid wastes that are collected and disposed of in landfills or through incineration. (Adopted in 2010)
Utah
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Utah Code Ann. §§ 9-6-1001-9-6-1006: Requires vehicle manufacturers to submit a mercury switch removal plan including vehicle information, information about environmentally sound mercury switch removal, and specific mercury switch removal methods. (Adopted in 2006)
Vermont
Toxic Flame Retardants
S 81 / H 241: Bans the flame retardants OctaBDE and PentaBDE from all products, bans the sale of mattresses and furniture with decaBDE, and bans Tris (TCEP & TDCPP) from children’s products and furniture. (Adopted in 2013)
Vermont
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 247: Bans BPA from formula and baby food jars, as well as all reusable food and beverage containers. (Adopted in 2010)
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 239: Establishes a process for identifying chemicals of high concern; prohibits sale or distribution of consumer products containing priority chemicals. (Adopted in 2014)
Vermont
PFAS
S10: Creates liability and penalties for contaminating water supplies with perfluorinated chemicals. (Adopted in 2017)
Vermont
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
S 152: Bans the manufacture and sale of any children’s product containing lead. (Adopted in 2008)
Vermont
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 77: Requires manufacturers to implement and fund a system for the collection and recycling of electronic devices containing lead, mercury, and other hazardous substances. (Adopted in 2010)
Vermont
PFAS
S 49: Sets Maximum Contaminant Levels for 5 PFAS chemicals in water of 20ppt each and cumulatively, requires testing for PFAS chemicals, and requires landfills to treat leachate to remove PFAS chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
Vermont
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 92: Requires schools to purchase and use green cleaning products. (Adopted in 2012)
Vermont
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 515: Prohibits the disposal of mercury-added products in a solid waste landfill or combustor. Requires any contractor who replaces a mercury containing thermostat from a building to deliver it to an appropriate collection location for recycling. Requires manufacturers who have sold mercury thermostats to submit a plan for a collection and financial incentive program for mercury thermostats. Restricts the sale of mercury-containing thermostats. (Adopted in 2008)
Vermont
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10 §§ 7101-7115: Restricts the sale of mercury-added novelties, thermostats, thermometers, or elemental mercury, mercury switches and relays. Requires labeling on all mercury-added products sold. Prohibits the disposal of mercury-added products as solid waste. Requires a motor vehicle recycler to remove mercury-added vehicle switches prior to crushing, shredding, or other scrap metal processing. Prohibits elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury or mercury compounds, or mercury-added measuring devices for the use in schools. Requires an amalgam separator system to be installed in dental offices. Requires hospitals to submit a mercury reduction plan. (Adopted in 2005)
Vermont
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 34: Requires manufacturers of mercury-containing lamps implement a collection and disposal program. (Adopted in 2011)
Vermont
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General
S 55: Creates Interagency Committee on Chemical Management and empowers it to list chemicals of high concern and restrict the sale or require labeling of products containing those chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)
Vermont
Toxic Flame Retardants
H 444 / S 109: Bans the flame retardants octaBDE and pentaBDE from all products, and decaBDE from certain home products (mattresses and pads, residential furniture, televisions and computers). Prohibits a manufacturer from replacing decaBDE with a known or suspected carcinogen, or a chemical identified by the U.S. EPA as causing birth defects, hormone disruption, or harm to reproduction or development. (Adopted in 2009)
Vermont
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 261: Bans phthalates from children’s products, and specifies that they can’t be replaced with known or possible carcinogens. (Adopted in 2008)
Vermont
PFAS
H 955: Appropriates $550k to improve public water systems contaminated with PFAS, and $50k to reimburse schools with contaminated water who must utilize alternate water supplies. (Adopted in 2020)
Virginia
PFAS
HB 1257: Requires Department of Health to set Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFAS and other chemicals in drinking water. (Adopted in 2020)
Virginia
PFAS
HB 586: Tasks Commissioner of Health to convene work group to study occurrence of PFAS in state drinking water and develop recommendations for Maximum Contaminant Levels. (Adopted in 2020)
Virginia
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 447: Requires the Virginia Waste Management Board to adopt regulations concerning the mercury switches from by vehicle demolishers. Requires every person disposing of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to certify that before demolition, a good faith effort was made to remove mercury switches. Requires manufacturers to provide for a method for storing, shipping, recycling, or disposing of mercury switches removed from vehicles manufactured by them. (Adopted in 2006)
Virginia
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
HB 326: Requires the Virginia Waste Management Board to encourage the recycling of thermostats containing mercury, cathode ray tubes, and electronics products. Allows any locality to prohibit the disposal of thermostats containing mercury or cathode ray tubes in any waste-to-energy or solid waste disposal facility. (Adopted in 2010)
Washington
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
SB 6248: Bans BPA from children’s food and beverage containers (other than metal cans) and all reusable water bottles. (Adopted in 2010)
Washington
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 2545 / SB 6440: Bans the sale of children's products and residential furniture containing toxic flame retardants TDCPP, TCEP, DecaBDE, HBCD, and additive TBBPA. (Adopted in 2016)
Washington
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Heavy Metals
HB 2647: Bans children’s products containing lead, cadmium and phthalates, creates a list of chemicals of high concern and requires their disclosure in children’s products. (Adopted in 2008)
Washington
PFAS
HB 2265 / SB 6360: Eliminates exemptions from restrictions on use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam. (Adopted in 2020)
Washington
Food Packaging ,
PFAS
HB2658 / SB6396: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of food packaging containing PFAS chemicals and requires the Department of Ecology to conduct an assessment on safer alternatives. (Adopted in 2018)
Washington
PFAS
HB2793 / SB6413: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals.  (Adopted in 2018)
Washington
Lead ,
Heavy Metals
HB 1033: Requires lead wheel weights be replaced with environmentally preferable wheel weights. (Adopted in 2009)
Washington
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
HB 1194 / SB 5135: Directs the Department of Ecology to identify and take regulatory action on consumer products that are a significant source of chemicals that are a concern for sensitive populations and species. Prioritizes PCBs, PFAS, organohalogen flame retardants, phthalates, and phenolic compounds (BPA, APEs) for initial consideration. (Adopted in 2019)
Washington
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
S 6131 / H 2507: Prohibits the sale or distribution of mercury-containing novelty products, thermometers, thermostats, or motor vehicle switches. (Adopted in 2012)
Washington
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
H 1469: Requires all mercury-containing lights collected by product stewardship programs or other collection programs to be recycled, requires all persons, residents, government, commercial, industrial, and retail facilities and office buildings to recycle their end-of-life mercury-containing lights, requires producers of such lights sold for residential use to participate in such program, prohibits the sale or purchase of bulk mercury, requires the Department of Ecology to publish information on its web site. (Adopted in 2010)
Washington
Toxic Flame Retardants
HB 1024: Bans the sale of certain products containing the flame retardants PBDEs and mattresses containing decaBDE, and requires the state to study alternatives to them. Restricts the sale of televisions, computers, and residential upholstered furniture containing decaBDE as a result of the Departments’ finding that safer and technically feasible alternatives that meet fire safety standards are available. (Adopted in 2007)
Washington
Toxic Flame Retardants
Executive Order 04-01: Directs the Department of Ecology to move forward on phasing out the use of PBDEs. (Adopted in 2004)
Washington
SB 6086: Establishes a procurement policy avoiding PCBs. (Adopted in 2014)
Washington D.C.
Toxic Flame Retardants
B21-0143: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any children's product or residential upholstered furniture containing carcinogenic flame retardants or chemicals known to be carcinogenic to humans. (Adopted in 2016)
Wisconsin
Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 271: Bans BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups, requires them to be labled BPA-free. (Adopted in 2010)
Wisconsin
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
SB 15: Bans the manufacture and sale of personal care products and over-the-counter drugs containing synthetic plastic microbeads. (Adopted in 2015)