Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1058: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing for the ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); requiring the department to adopt interim screening values until the United States Environmental Protection Agency establishes final standards for additional PFAS compounds; prohibiting fire service providers from using certain Class B firefighting foam after a specified date except under certain circumstances, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; amending s. 376.91, F.S.; revising and defining terms; providing for the ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to update statewide cleanup target levels as necessary; requiring that such updates be ratified by the Legislature…
From the introduced text, January 5, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; amending s. 376.91, F.S.; revising and defining terms; providing for the ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to update statewide cleanup target levels as necessary; requiring that such updates be ratified by the Legislature; requiring the department to adopt interim screening values until the United States Environmental Protection Agency establishes final standards for additional PFAS compounds; providing requirements to qualify for prospective purchaser protection; requiring the department to review applications for completeness within a specified timeframe; providing that an application is deemed approved under specified circumstances; specifying the timeframe in which liability protection is effective; providing liability protection for certain contaminations; authorizing the department or other parties to pursue cost recovery; requiring the department to issue completion letters under certain circumstances; specifying the circumstances under which a prospective purchaser forfeits liability protection; requiring the department and the Department of Revenue to ensure eligibility to financial assistance for certain sites; creating s. 633.3041, F.S.; defining terms; prohibiting fire service providers from using certain Class B firefighting foam after a specified date except under certain circumstances; providing construction; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. …
Sponsors
- Berman, Lori (D, SD-026) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Environment and Natural Resources
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
- : Filed
Subjects: Fiscal Policy, Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Environment and Natural Resources
Common questions
- What is S1058?
- S1058 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
- What does S1058 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; amending s. 376.91, F.S.; revising and defining terms; providing for the ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to update statewide cleanup target levels as necessary; requiring that such updates be ratified by the Legislature…
- What is the status of S1058?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Environment and Natural Resources (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1058?
- Berman, Lori (D, SD-026).
- Where is the official record for S1058?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1058
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