Requirements by product
| Product | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighting foamUse limit | Prohibits use of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals for training or testing purposes, unless otherwise required by law, regulation, or ordinance and the facility uses best industry practices to prevent uncontrolled releases.KRS 227.395 took effect June 27, 2019; the restriction begins July 15, 2020. It does not apply to manufacture, sale, distribution or emergency firefighting. | July 15, 2020 | In force | KRS 227.395(2) |
The laws
Kentucky
Class B Firefighting Foam PFAS Restriction
- Citation
- KRS 227.395
- Enacted by
- SB 104 (2019 Regular Session), 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 47
- Enacted or adopted
- June 27, 2019
- Status
- In force
- Source
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=48723
Intentionally added
intentionally added PFAS chemicals
Exemptions
- Emergency firefighting operations
- Manufacture, sale, and distribution of the foam
Penalties. Violations are subject to penalties under KRS 227.336.
Timeline
- June 27, 2019 Enacted
KRS 227.395 (AFFF training/testing restriction) created and effective. Source - January 8, 2025 Update
HB 102 (2025), a PFAS manufacturer-reporting bill, introduced. Source - February 4, 2025 Update
HB 102 (2025) referred to House Natural Resources & Energy Committee; no further action recorded, bill died with the session. Source - April 15, 2026 Update
2026 Kentucky General Assembly adjourned sine die with no PFAS product bill (including HB 196) enacted. Source