NYC Council Introduction 41

intro.nyc/0041-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Voluntary PFAS screenings for firefighters.
Status: Committee Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Sponsored by Joann Ariola
Introduced: January 29, 2026

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.