Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2270: Creates new provisions regarding the discharge of foam fire suppressants
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 644, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to foam fire suppressants. Section A. Chapter 644, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 644.800, to read as follows: 644.800. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Discharge", a release by any means including, but not limited to, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, spraying, emitting, disposing, escaping, emptying, or dumping, whether intentional or unintentional; (3) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS", any perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substa.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 644, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to foam fire suppressants. Section A. Chapter 644, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 644.800, to read as follows: 644.800. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Discharge", a release by any means including, but not limited to, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, spraying, emitting, disposing, escaping, emptying, or dumping, whether intentional or unintentional; (3) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS", any perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed in the toxic chemical list under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), as amended; (4) "Person", the same as defined under section 644.016; (5) "Waters of the state", the same as defined under section 644.016. 2. The department shall promulgate rules regulating the manufacture, use, storage, and remediation of firefighting or fire-suppressing foam to which PFAS have been intentionally added. Such rules and regulations shall be designed to protect the environment and ensure safe and clean soil, water, and air for the state of Missouri. 3. A person that discharges or causes to be discharged firefighting or firesuppressing foam to which PFAS have been intentionally added into or upon any lake, EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted …