SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House passed a bill Friday night to ban companies from manufacturing or selling cosmetic products containing forever chemicals.

This ban would apply to PFAS found in makeup, hair and nail products, soaps, lotion, tanning products, perfume and cologne.

Sponsors said Illinois should ensure beauty products are safe for everyone.

"Prolonged exposure has been linked to a range of serious health outcomes, including certain cancers, hormonal disruption and immune system damage," said Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago).

House Bill 3409 passed out of the House on a 74-38 vote. It previously received unanimous support in the Senate.

"We just want to make sure our beauty products are safe here in Illinois because some of these contain dangerous chemicals. Toxic metals cause severe health issues, including neurological damage, skin rashes, kidney damage and irreparable harm," said Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago). 

The measure now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for final approval. 

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