HB 855 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

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.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 19, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jan 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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