H0855Introduced in the House
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Introduced by Rob Long, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides for ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for PFAS compounds; authorizes DEP to update statewide cleanup target levels as necessary; requires such updates to be ratified by Legislature; requires department to adopt interim screening values until United States Environmental Protection Agency establishes final standards for additional PFAS compounds; provides eligibility requirements to apply for prospective purchaser protection; requires department to review applications for completeness within specified timeframe; provides that application is deemed approved; specifies timeframe in which liability protection is effective; provides liability protection for certain contaminations; authorizes department or other parties to pursue cost recovery; requires department to issue completion letters; specifies circumstances under which prospective purchaser forfeits liability protection; requires department & DOR to ensure eligibility to financial assistance for certain sites; prohibits fire service providers from using certain Class B firefighting foam after specified date except.
Where it stands
Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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