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March 28, 2024 SB 24-081
Legislative Council Staff
Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature
Revised Fiscal Note
(replaces fiscal note dated January 30, 2024)
Drafting Number:
Prime Sponsors:
LLS 24-0786
Sen. Cutter
Rep. Kipp; Rutinel
Date:
Bill Status:
Fiscal Analyst:
March 28, 2024
House Business & Labor
Matt Bishop | 303-866-4796
matt.bishop@coleg.gov
Bill Topic: PERFLUOROALKYL & POLYFLUOROALKYL CHEMICALS
Summary of
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact. The bill accelerates the phase-out of PFAS chemicals in products
sold in Colorado. It is assessed as having no impact on state and local governments.
Appropriation
Summary:
No appropriation is required.
Fiscal Note
Status:
The revised fiscal note reflects the reengrossed bill.
Summary of Legislation
The bill updates the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAs) Chemicals Consumer Protection
Act and other requirements enacted by House Bill 22-1345. Current law establishes a phase-out
timeline for the sale of products that include added PFAS. The bill moves some phase-out
deadlines forward and adds additional products to the phase-out, including certain outdoor
wear, cookware, and artificial turf.
Background
PFAS chemicals are synthetic chemicals that were developed to coat products to make them
resistant to heat, water, and oil. They are prevalent in a variety of products including nonstick
cookware, water-repellant clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, and firefighting foams. PFAS break
down very slowly in the environment, and current scientific research suggests that exposure may
lead to adverse health outcomes. More information about PFAs can be on the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency website.
Assessment of No Fiscal Impact
The updated phase-out schedule does not drive regulatory activities in any state agency. For this
reason, the bill is assessed as having no fiscal impact.
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Effective Date
The bill takes effect upon signature of the Governor, or upon becoming law without his
signature.
State and Local Government Contacts
Counties Law Public Health and Environment
The revenue and expenditure impacts in this fiscal note represent changes from current law under the bill for each
fiscal year. For additional information about fiscal notes, please visit the General Assembly website.