North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 655 — Ban PFAS in Fire Retardant Foam.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The main change in SB 655 involves the removal of a redundant phrase about PFAS chemicals being linked to health issues, which streamlines the text. This change matters because it simplifies the message about the risks associated with PFAS, making the bill easier to understand for lawmakers and the public. Clearer communication can help raise awareness of the potential dangers and support for stronger regulations on these chemicals.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 3, 2019 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 S 1 SENATE BILL 655* Short Title:
655 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45243-MH-17B* Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BAN THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR USE OF CERTAIN FIRE RETARDANT FOAM CONTAINING PFAS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 4, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BAN THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR USE OF CERTAIN FIRE RETARDANT FOAM CONTAINING PFAS.
and Whereas, PFAS chemicals havebeenlinkedto cancer and dysfunction ofthe immune, reproductive, and hormonal systems of humans as well as other health problems;
and Whereas, PFAS chemicals havebeenlinkedto canceranddysfunctionofthe immune, reproductive, and hormonal systems of humans as well as other health problems;
*DRS45243-MH-17B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (7) Terminal.
*S655-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (7) Terminal.
Page 2 DRS45243-MH-17B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (b) If any action or failure to act for which a penalty may be assessed under subsection (a) of this section is a repeat offense, the Secretary may assess a penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per occurrence.
Page 2 Senate Bill 655*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (b) If any action or failure to act for which a penalty may be assessed under subsection (a) of this section is a repeat offense, the Secretary may assess a penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per occurrence.
DRS45243-MH-17B* Page 3
Senate Bill 655*-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (170)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 655?
SB 655 is sponsored by deViere, Marcus, Nickel, Peterson, Van Duyn, Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), and Michael Garrett (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 655?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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