Fire departments in South Dakota must only buy protective gear (like coats, gloves, and helmets) that clearly labels whether the equipment contains "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances). This new requirement gives firefighters and departments transparency about chemical exposure risks when purchasing safety equipment.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 13, NAYS 57. H.J. 465
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 465
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 384
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 360
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 209
First Reading Senate S.J. 137
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-002
Prime sponsor · Sen
D
Dist. SD-010
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Local Government — Do Pass
Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Do Pass