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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending section 36-1696, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to firefighting foam.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Arizona law regarding firefighting foam, specifically targeting the use of substances known as PFAS chemicals, which are a group of man-made chemicals used in various products, including firefighting foam designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires. The key change is that, instead of prohibiting the use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals only for training purposes starting January 1, 2020, this bill expands the prohibition to cover *any purpose*, removing exceptions for training, testing, and even general use unless specifically required by federal regulation. The bill also removes a previous provision that allowed for the sale and distribution of such foam and its use in emergency firefighting or fire prevention operations, and it clarifies the definition of PFAS chemicals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Sarah Liguori (D)*,
Leo Biasiucci (R),
Lisa Fink (R),
Nancy Gutierrez (D),
Ralph Heap (R),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84457 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/30/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535463 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/23/2026 Public Safety & Law Enforcement | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/534676 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2641p.htm |
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