Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 855
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Long (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Campbell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Provides for ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for PFAS compounds; authorizes DEP to update statewide cleanup target levels as necessary; requires such updates to be ratified by Legislature; requires department to adopt interim screening values until United States Environmental Protection Agency establishes final standards for additional PFAS compounds; provides eligibility requirements to apply for prospective purchaser protection; requires department to review applications for completeness within specified timeframe; provides that application is deemed approved; specifies timeframe in which liability protection is effective; provides liability protection for certain contaminations; authorizes department or other parties to pursue cost recovery; requires department to issue completion letters; specifies circumstances under which prospective purchaser forfeits liability protection; requires department & DOR to ensure eligibility to financial assistance for certain sites; prohibits fire service providers from using certain Class B firefighting foam after specified date except.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee - Dec 19, 2025 · House
Filed