Local law · Int 1455-2025
Voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters
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New York City Council
Summary
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS,” are a group of chemicals commonly utilized in consumer products, that have been linked to increased risk of negative health outcomes. This bill would require the fire department and the department of health and mental hygiene to establish a program to provide voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters, and report on the results of the program.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Cosponsors
Frank Morano, Vickie Paladino and 14 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
- Republican3
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Frank Morano
- Vickie Paladino
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Julie Won
- James F. Gennaro
- Julie Menin
- Linda Lee
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Kamillah Hanks
- Sandra Ung
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- Althea V. Stevens
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Robert F. Holden
- Inna Vernikov
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 17, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
- Nov 17, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
- Nov 12, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Nov 12, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
NYC Council