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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
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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