Montana packaging and PFAS bills

What it would do: Prohibits restaurants, food establishments, resorts, hotels, and food packagers in Montana from using expanded polystyrene foam containers for prepared food beginning January 1, 2028 through 2030, with exemptions available for undue hardship or non-food purposes.

What it would do: Requests the Legislative Council designate a committee or staff to study perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Montana, including their presence, health dangers, and potential solutions, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

What it would do: Prohibits manufacturing or selling cosmetics, juvenile products, and menstrual products containing intentionally added PFAS in Montana beginning January 1, 2028. Restricts class B firefighting foam and turnout gear containing PFAS, with limited exceptions for terminals meeting specific requirements.

What it would do: Requests the Legislative Council designate a committee or staff to study perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Montana, including their presence, dangers, and potential solutions, with findings reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

What it would do: Prohibits restaurants, food establishments, resorts, hotels, and food packagers from using expanded polystyrene foam containers for prepared food beginning January 1, 2028 through 2030, with exemptions available for undue hardship or specific purposes like transportation, construction, health, or safety.