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Kentucky HB 196 proposes PFAS manufacturer reporting requirements
Kentucky HB 196 (26RS BR 822)Kentucky General AssemblyKentucky
Announced
Jan 14, 2026
Description
Kentucky House Bill 196 would establish a 21-member PFAS Working Group attached to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and create mandatory reporting requirements for manufacturers that intentionally add PFAS in products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Kentucky. The bill would require annual reporting including product description with UPC/SKU codes, purpose of PFAS use, amount of PFAS by CAS number, and manufacturer contact information. The bill also establishes penalties for noncompliance with reporting requirements. HB 196 has been referred to the Natural Resources and Energy Committee.
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Kentucky HB 196 proposes PFAS manufacturer reporting requirements
[# 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 proposes PFAS manufacturer reporting requirements
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.