Requirements by product
| Product | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighting foamUse limit | Prohibits using Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS for training purposes, and prohibits testing use unless required by law or regulation and conducted with appropriate containment and disposal measures.Emergency firefighting and fire prevention operations are exempt; the section does not restrict manufacture, sale, or distribution. | June 13, 2022 | In force | R.C. 3737.52 |
The laws
Ohio
PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam
- Citation
- Ohio Rev. Code 3737.52
- Enacted by
- House Bill 158, 134th General Assembly
- Status
- In force
- Source
- https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3737.52
How it defines PFAS
A class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, that are designed to be fully functional in class B firefighting foam formulations.
Exemptions
- Emergency firefighting and fire prevention operations
- Testing required by law or regulation, if properly contained and disposed of
Bills and pending action
- HB 272 (136th General Assembly, 2025-2026): Regarding intentionally added PFAS in products
Introduced; referred to House General Government Committee; has not passed either chamber (May 14, 2025)
Addresses intentionally added PFAS chemicals in various products. A secondary summary describes it as restricting manufacturer sales beginning January 1, 2027, but this detail was not confirmed against the introduced bill text. Source