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MaineLD 987132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Law Regulating Products Containing PFAS

Sponsored By: Bradlee T. Farrin (Republican)

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TOXIC SUBSTANCESTOXIC SUBSTANCES - TOXIC CHEMICALS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Vehicle makers get PFAS exemption, with limits

The law exempts many motor vehicles and motor-vehicle equipment from Maine’s PFAS product rules. It applies when a vehicle is regulated by a federal motor vehicle safety standard. It also covers off-highway and specialty vehicles like ATVs, side-by-sides, construction, forestry, and farm equipment, and personal assistive mobility devices. Textiles and refrigerants inside those products are not exempt and must meet Maine PFAS rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bradlee T. Farrin

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jeffrey L. Timberlake

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph Martin

    Republican • Senate

  • Russell J. Black

    Republican • Senate

  • Susan Bernard

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 67

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/7/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/6/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-27). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/30/2025House

  5. Reports READ On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) READ. ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-27) Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/29/2025Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/11/2025House

  8. Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    3/11/2025Senate

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