Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 237
PFAS chemicals.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Scott Baldwin (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Defines "decision", "PFAS chemicals", and "state prioritized PFAS chemicals". Prohibits the department of environmental management (department) from basing a decision primarily on federal risk values that have not been promulgated through federal rulemaking. Instructs the department to avoid the use of federal risk values that are at or below background concentrations in air, water, soil, or sediment. Provides that the department shall focus on state prioritized PFAS chemicals when PFAS chemicals are relevant to carrying out the department's duties.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Authored by Senator Baldwin - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs