Assembly Bill 130 proposes to create a new statute, 292.11 (9) (g), which exempts certain individuals and entities from enforcement actions under Wisconsin's spills law concerning PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination. The bill specifies that these exemptions apply if the exempted parties grant permission to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remediate the contaminated land at the department's expense. The individuals and entities eligible for this exemption include those who spread or own land where biosolids or wastewater residuals contaminated by PFAS were applied in compliance with relevant permits, as well as fire departments, public-use airports, municipalities responding to emergencies involving PFAS, solid waste disposal facilities that accepted PFAS, and property owners who did not originate the PFAS contamination.

The bill aims to alleviate the burden on certain parties who may have inadvertently contributed to PFAS contamination while ensuring that the DNR can still take necessary actions to remediate the environment. By allowing these exemptions, the legislation seeks to encourage cooperation with the DNR in addressing PFAS issues while minimizing potential legal repercussions for those who acted in compliance with existing regulations.