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VA SB293

VA SB293
Richmond Internatl. Airport; discontinuing use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials, report.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026

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, 2030, 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, which manages Richmond International Airport, to create a plan to stop using PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials by January 1, 2030. PFAS, or 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

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0340) (on 04/06/2026)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Transportation
  • ‐ Airports, Air Traffic Control, and Airline Safety

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