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VA SB293
VA SB293Richmond Internatl. Airport; discontinuing use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials, report.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Capital Region Airport Commission; plan for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport; report. Directs the Capital Region Airport Commission to develop a plan for discontinuing by January 1, 2028, the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport and to complete such plan and provide a report to the Virginia Aviation Board no later than November 15, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Capital Region Airport Commission to create a plan to stop using PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport by January 1, 2028. PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals that have raised environmental and health concerns. The Commission must finalize this plan and submit a report detailing it to the Virginia Aviation Board by November 15, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 0-N) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB293 |
| General Laws Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB293/text/SB293AHC1 |
| Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB293/text/SB293AHC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB293/text/SB293 |
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