Bill > HB1925

This bill creates new regulations regarding firefighting foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of potentially harmful chemicals. The legislation requires the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to develop rules for manufacturing, using, storing, and cleaning up firefighting foam with intentionally added PFAS. It mandates that any discharge of such foam into water systems or adjacent land must be reported within 24 hours. Starting January 1, 2028, the bill prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing PFAS-containing firefighting foam, with specific exemptions for airport and marine defense applications where federal regulations require such foam. Manufacturers will be required to provide compliance certificates upon request and, before the 2028 deadline, must notify recipients about the upcoming prohibition and issue recalls for existing foam, including reimbursement for recalled products. The bill also grants the department's director authority to create necessary implementation rules, with provisions ensuring these rules comply with state administrative procedures. The overall intent is to protect Missouri's environmental resources by reducing potential PFAS contamination from firefighting materials.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1925&year=2026&code=R