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FloridaHB 10192026House

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Sponsored By: William "Bill" Conerly (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AppropriationNatural Resources & Disasters SubcommitteeAgriculture & Natural Resources Budget SubcommitteeState Affairs CommitteeHouse CalendarRules

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Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Florida phases out chemical firefighting foam

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida bans nonemergency instruction, training, and testing with firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. Beginning July 1, 2027, selling, buying, or distributing this foam within Florida is banned. Beginning July 1, 2029, possessing or using it is banned, with limited exceptions. The 2029 exceptions cover airports defined by Florida law, military uses without alternatives, and emergency firefighting without available alternatives. They also cover mutual aid when firefighters lack equipment to dispense alternatives, and specific foam retrofit projects submitted through applications with state or local firefighting authorities.

Grants help fire services replace chemical foam

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida's environmental department must provide technical help and grants for switching to products without PFAS chemicals. It can also run grants or programs that share transition costs for local fire departments and airports. The department must maintain a list of firefighting foam alternatives without PFAS. The law specifies no grant amounts.

Foam holders face reporting and penalties

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida entities holding this PFAS-containing firefighting foam must report their inventories to the state environmental department. Beginning July 1, 2027, those with foam remaining must develop and submit disposal plans. The department must set rules for containing, collecting, and disposing of the foam. Beginning July 1, 2026, violations carry civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for each day they continue. Extra penalties apply for missing inventory reports or disposal plans, and the department can seek court orders to enforce compliance.

Wastewater testing required with early enforcement limits

Beginning July 1, 2026, covered public wastewater facilities must test biosolids and treated wastewater for PFAS at least quarterly. This includes PFOA and PFOS chemicals. The rule covers public entities disposing of both materials at facilities designed for at least 25,000 gallons per day. Testing must follow Florida environmental department rules, and results must be reported to the department. Until EPA sets PFAS water quality standards and Florida adopts them, these reports are informational only—not grounds for department enforcement or lawsuits.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William "Bill" Conerly

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Omar Blanco

    Republican • House

  • Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • State Affairs Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 257 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 107 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 113 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-158

    6/17/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    6/16/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    6/15/2026

  4. Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

    3/12/2026House

  5. CS passed as amended; YEAS 107, NAYS 0

    3/12/2026House

  6. Amendment 719556 Concur

    3/12/2026House

  7. Added to Senate Message List

    3/12/2026House

  8. In Messages

    3/4/2026House

  9. CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 514

    3/4/2026Senate

  10. Read 3rd time -SJ 514

    3/4/2026Senate

  11. Amendment(s) adopted (719556) -SJ 514

    3/4/2026Senate

  12. Read 2nd time -SJ 514

    3/4/2026Senate

  13. Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1230 -SJ 514

    3/4/2026Senate

  14. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/4/2026Senate

  15. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 514

    3/4/2026Senate

  16. Received

    2/26/2026Senate

  17. Referred to Rules

    2/26/2026Senate

  18. In Messages

    2/25/2026Senate

  19. CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0

    2/25/2026House

  20. Read 3rd time

    2/25/2026House

  21. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  22. Read 2nd time

    2/25/2026House

  23. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)

    2/19/2026House

  24. Added to Second Reading Calendar

    2/19/2026House

  25. Bill referred to House Calendar

    2/19/2026House

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