NYC Council · Int 0041-2026 · Committee

Voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters.

Introduced

Moved

Reached a final decision

Introduced Jan 29, 2026

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Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters” Read the full text

Fire and Emergency Management

What it does

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.

Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.

Where it is

Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026

Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026 · the latest recorded action

Who decides next

This bill sits with the Fire and Emergency Management committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.

Joann Ariola · chair Carmen N. De La Rosa Lynn C. Schulman Phil Wong Pierina Ana Sanchez Vickie Paladino Virginia Maloney

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