Upholstered furniture bans cover the fabric and leather surfaces of sofas, chairs and similar furniture. Washington's rule applies to indoor furniture, and outdoor pieces are reportable only.
State rules
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaBan | The textile articles definition expressly includes upholstery, so upholstery textiles sold in California may not contain regulated PFAS.The statute does not separately define upholstered furniture; coverage comes through the listed terms upholstery and furnishings. | January 1, 2025 | In force | HSC 108970(i)(1), 108971(a) |
| ColoradoBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use indoor upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. | January 1, 2025 | In force | C.R.S. 25-15-604(3) |
| MinnesotaBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Minnesota upholstered furniture that contain intentionally added PFAS.Does not apply where intentionally added PFAS are only in electronic components or internal components (subd. 5(b), added by 1Sp2025 c 1). These products remain subject to reporting and to the 2032 ban (MPCA). | January 1, 2025 | In force | Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 5(a)(11) |
| MaineBan | No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS. | January 1, 2026 | In force | 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(O), (5)(B-1)(9) |
| WashingtonBan | No person may manufacture, sell or distribute leather and textile furniture intended for indoor use that contains intentionally added PFAS.Excludes outdoor furniture (reporting only), leather and textiles sold separately, and products manufactured before Jan. 1, 2026. Any total fluorine detection is presumed to show intentional addition (rebuttable). | January 1, 2026 | In force | WAC 173-337-110(3) |
| CaliforniaBan | The 50 ppm total organic fluorine threshold applies to upholstery textiles. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | HSC 108970(g)(2)(B) |
| ColoradoBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use outdoor upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | C.R.S. 25-15-604(4) |
| New HampshireBan | PFAS-added upholstered furniture may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | RSA 149-M:64, I(t), IV(g) |
| ConnecticutBan | No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut upholstered furniture that contains intentionally added PFAS. | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c |
| New MexicoBan | Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, upholstered furniture containing intentionally added PFAS.Section 3(A) exemptions apply, including products containing solid fluoropolymers (Section 3(A)(16)). | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) |
| WashingtonReporting | Manufacturers must notify Ecology when leather and textile furniture and furnishings intended for outdoor use contain intentionally added PFAS.First notice due Jan. 31, 2025, then annually by Jan. 31. The same requirement covers outdoor textile furnishings. | January 1, 2024 | Applies | WAC 173-337-110(4) |
Federal and international rules
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal)Upholstered furniture | DoD may not procure upholstered furniture treated with stain-resistant coatings that contains PFOS or PFOA. | April 1, 2023 | In force | Pub. L. 116-283, sec. 333(a), (b)(2) |
Questions
Which states ban PFAS in upholstered furniture?
Eight states ban intentionally added PFAS in upholstered furniture. In force: California, Colorado and Minnesota (since January 1, 2025); Maine and Washington (since January 1, 2026). Scheduled: New Hampshire (January 1, 2027); Connecticut and New Mexico (January 1, 2028).