State PFAS Laws (U.S.)

U.S. state-level PFAS laws are an increasingly complex patchwork of regulations that restrict, ban, or require disclosure of PFAS in various product categories. As of early 2026, over 15 states have enacted PFAS-specific legislation, with approaches ranging from product-specific bans to comprehensive all-product bans (Maine by 2030), reporting requirements (Minnesota by July 2026), labeling mandates (New Jersey from January 2028), and drinking water standards. Each state defines PFAS differently and uses different thresholds.

Maine LD 1503; Minnesota SF 2744; Washington HB 2658; Colorado HB 22-1345; New York S.8817; New Jersey S.1042; California AB 1817.

State PFAS laws create significant compliance complexity for companies selling nationwide. Unlike federal TSCA reporting, state laws vary in scope, definitions, thresholds, product categories, and enforcement. Companies need a state-by-state compliance matrix mapping which products are affected and which deadlines to track. Key near-term deadlines include Minnesota’s July 1, 2026, reporting date and New Jersey’s January 2028 sales ban.

A national cookware brand selling PFAS-treated bakeware must track: Maine’s 2030 all-product ban, Minnesota’s July 2026 reporting requirement, New Jersey’s 2028 ban on cookware with intentionally added PFAS, California’s AB 1817 textile restrictions, and Washington’s food packaging ban.