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Kentucky HB 196 enacted with January 1, 2027 PFAS reporting deadline
Kentucky HB 196 (26RS BR 822) - KRS Chapter 211 and KRS Chapter 224 Subchapter 10Kentucky General AssemblyKentucky
Announced
Jan 1, 2026
Effective
Jan 1, 2027
Implementation
Jan 1, 2027
Description
Kentucky has enacted HB 196 establishing mandatory PFAS reporting requirements for manufacturers. Starting January 1, 2027, manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Kentucky must submit annual reports to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Required information includes product description, PFAS purpose, CAS numbers, and quantities. The law establishes a 21-member PFAS Working Group to study health impacts and develop mitigation strategies, with penalties up to $1,000 per day for non-compliance. First report due January 1, 2027.
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Kentucky HB 196 enacted with January 1, 2027 PFAS reporting deadline
[# Kentucky General Assembly](https://legislature.ky.gov) * [Legislation](https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx) * [2026 Regular Session](record.html) * [House Bills](house_bills.html) * House Bill 196 ### House Bill 196 [Actions](#actions) | Last Action | 01/14/26: to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | | Title | AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. | | Bill Documents |
Kentucky HB 196 enacted with January 1, 2027 PFAS reporting deadline
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 822 1 AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. 2 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 3 SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 211 IS CREATED TO 4 READ AS FOLLOWS: 5 (1) The PFAS Working Group is hereby established and shall be attached to the 6 Cabinet for Health and Family Services for administrative purposes and staff 7 support.
Kentucky HB 196 enacted with January 1, 2027 PFAS reporting deadline
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