An Act Clarifying Exemptions from the Law Regulating Products Containing PFAS
Sponsored By: Bradlee T. Farrin (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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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
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 67
5/9/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/7/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/6/2025HouseReports 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.
4/30/2025HouseReports 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
4/29/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/11/2025HouseCommittee 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
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-27), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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