Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 980: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.

Passed one chamber Last action October 7, 2026: Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

Plain-language summary

SB 980 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on August 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). 13 co-sponsors.