A bill for an act relating to fire fighting foam purchased by government entities.

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Administrative Services to create a master contract for government entities to purchase fire fighting foam made primarily from soybean-based materials, excluding harmful chemicals like PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances). It directly affects all state agencies and local governments that buy fire fighting foam, mandating they use this specific contract unless an exception applies. Local governments with fire departments must decide by January 1, 2027, whether to adopt the soybean-based foam through a new ordinance. The policy shifts procurement away from foam containing toxic fluorinated chemicals, prioritizing safer alternatives.