Requirements by product
| Product | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighting foamBan | Prohibits the sale, purchase, and distribution of AFFF containing intentionally added PFAS.The airport, military and retrofit exemptions in the act apply only to the 2029 possession and use ban. | July 1, 2027 | Scheduled | Fla. Stat. 376.911 |
| Firefighting foamUse limit | Aqueous film-forming foam may not be used for any nonemergency instruction, training or testing. | July 1, 2026 | In force | Fla. Stat. 376.911(2)(a) |
| Firefighting foamUse limit | Prohibits the possession and use of AFFF containing intentionally added PFAS.Exemptions for emergency firefighting, airports, military applications, and approved retrofit projects. | July 1, 2029 | Scheduled | Fla. Stat. 376.911 |
| Firefighting foamReporting | Entities possessing AFFF must submit an AFFF inventory report to the Department of Environmental Protection. | July 1, 2026 | Applies | Fla. Stat. 376.911 |
| Firefighting foamReporting | Entities possessing AFFF must submit a disposal plan to the Department of Environmental Protection. | July 1, 2027 | Starts | Fla. Stat. 376.911 |
The laws
Florida
AFFF Phaseout and PFAS Biosolids Testing Act
- Citation
- Fla. Stat. § 376.911 (new); § 403.086(12) (amended)
- Enacted by
- CS/CS/HB 1019 (2026), Chapter 2026-158
- Enacted or adopted
- June 16, 2026
- Status
- Partly in force
- Source
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1019/BillText/er/PDF
How it defines PFAS
firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate
Intentionally added
intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Exemptions
- Airports
- Military applications
- Emergency firefighting operations
- Approved retrofit projects