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IA SF2375
IA SF2375A bill for an act relating to fire fighting foam purchased by government entities.(Formerly SSB 3099.)
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the department of administrative services (DAS) to establish a master contract for the purchase of fire fighting foam from a seller whose product contains the greatest content of soybean-based materials without containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances or fluorine components. Under current law, DAS must establish master contracts on a competitive basis, and the purchase of a good or service pursuant to a master contract is deemed to satisfy competitive bidding requirements. Upon the establishment of a master contract for a good or service, a state agency must purchase the good or service pursuant to the master contract, unless an exception applies. Governmental subdivisions may purchase a good or service pursuant to a DAS master contract. The bill also requires local governments with authority over a fire department to pass an ordinance by January 1, 2027, determining whether the entity will purchase soybean-based fire fighting foam.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), a state agency responsible for government procurement, create a master contract for fire fighting foam. This contract must prioritize sellers whose products contain the highest amount of soybean-based materials while specifically excluding harmful chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or any fluorine components, which are often found in traditional firefighting foams and can pose environmental and health risks. The bill clarifies that purchasing through such a DAS master contract fulfills existing competitive bidding requirements, meaning government agencies are generally required to buy from this contract unless an exception is granted. Furthermore, local governments that oversee fire departments are required to pass an ordinance by January 1, 2027, to decide whether they will adopt the purchase of this soybean-based fire fighting foam.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government (Senate)
Last Action
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 320. (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2375 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2375.html |
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