What applies in Missouri
Without a state law, products sold in Missouri still have to meet federal rules, including EPA's one-time TSCA PFAS reporting rule, and any product sold into other states has to meet those states' bans. Retailers selling nationally often apply the strictest state rule across their range.
Neighboring states with PFAS laws: Illinois (5 product bans), Arkansas (firefighting foam only), Kentucky (firefighting foam only).
Bills and pending action
- HB 1466 (2025, 103rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session): Foam Fire Suppressants
Dead - died in House committee after a public hearing; never passed either chamber (May 16, 2025)
Would have prohibited manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting foam with intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2027 (exceptions for federally-required airport and military marine use), required DNR rulemaking, 24-hour discharge reporting, and pre-ban recall and notification duties for manufacturers. Source
Timeline
- May 16, 2025 Update
House Bill 1466, which would have banned PFAS firefighting foam by 2027, died in House committee without passing. Source