This bill establishes regulations concerning the use and management of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It creates a new section in Florida Statutes, defining AFFF and outlining a phased prohibition on its use, sale, and distribution. Starting July 1, 2026, the use of AFFF for nonemergency training or testing will be banned, and entities must report their inventories. By July 1, 2027, the sale and distribution of AFFF will be prohibited, and entities must submit disposal plans. Finally, by July 1, 2028, possession and use of AFFF will be entirely banned, with exceptions for federal aviation facilities, military applications, and emergency situations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require public entities that dispose of domestic wastewater biosolids to conduct annual sampling for PFAS and report the results to the Department of Environmental Protection. The Department is tasked with adopting rules for the containment and disposal of AFFF, maintaining a registry of alternative firefighting foams, and providing technical assistance and grants to facilitate the transition to safer products. Violations of these regulations may result in civil penalties and injunctive relief. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.