Senate Bill 127 proposes to create a new statute, 292.11 (9) (g), which exempts certain individuals and entities from enforcement actions related to PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) under Wisconsin's spills law. The bill specifies that these exemptions apply if the person grants permission to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remediate the contaminated land at the department's expense. The exempted parties include those who spread or own land where biosolids or wastewater residuals contaminated by PFAS were applied in compliance with applicable 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 contamination.

The bill aims to alleviate the burden on these entities by allowing them to avoid the immediate responsibilities typically required under the spills law, such as notifying the DNR and minimizing harmful effects from hazardous substance discharges. By granting DNR the authority to remediate at its expense, the legislation seeks to streamline the response to PFAS contamination while ensuring that those who acted in compliance with regulations are not unduly penalized.