SB 482 IN

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Establishes the PFAS biomonitoring pilot program (pilot program) under the department of homeland security (department) to collect and analyze blood samples of individuals who were previously, or are currently, firefighters: (1) for serum PFAS levels; and (2) to determine whether there may be corresponding health implications associated with elevated serum PFAS levels. Requires the department to consult the department of environmental management and the Indiana department of health regarding the pilot program. Provides that the department shall, to the extent possible, test 1,000 firefighters. Allows the department to work with a third party to administer the pilot program and to store data collected under the pilot program. Requires the department to submit, not later than July 1, 2027, a report summarizing: (1) the results of the pilot program; and (2) recommendations of the department, the department of environmental management, and the Indiana department of health for decreasing serum PFAS levels and exposure to PFAS chemicals; to the governor and the legislative council. Establishes the PFAS biomonitoring pilot fund. Makes an appropriation.

• Rodney Pol Democratic · author

1. Jan 19, 2023 Authored by Senator Pol · upper
2. Jan 19, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation · upper

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 19, 2023 · PDF