The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 276, aims to ensure that any remaining funds from a specific allocation under public act 23-204 will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2025. Instead, these funds will be made available to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The purpose of these funds is to provide grants to municipalities, independent fire companies, and state agencies for the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from fire apparatus. Additionally, the bill allows for reimbursement for PFAS removal that occurred prior to July 1, 2023.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions to ensure the continuity of funding for PFAS removal efforts. This legislative action reflects a commitment to addressing environmental and public health concerns associated with PFAS in firefighting equipment.