HB 855: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
GENERAL BILL by Long ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Provides for ratification of certain rules for cleanup target levels for PFAS compounds; authorizes DEP to update statewide cleanup target levels as necessary; requires such updates to be ratified by Legislature; requires department to adopt interim screening values until United States Environmental Protection Agency establishes final standards for additional PFAS compounds; provides eligibility requirements to apply for prospective purchaser protection; requires department to review applications for completeness within specified timeframe; provides that application is deemed approved; specifies timeframe in which liability protection is effective; provides liability protection for certain contaminations; authorizes department or other parties to pursue cost recovery; requires department to issue completion letters; specifies circumstances under which prospective purchaser forfeits liability protection; requires department & DOR to ensure eligibility to financial assistance for certain sites; prohibits fire service providers from using certain Class B firefighting foam after specified date except.
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 12/19/2025 House • Filed
1/5/2026 House • Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
• Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
• Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
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HB 855, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/19/2025 at 3:55 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1058 Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Berman Identical Last Action: 1/5/2026 S Filed 
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 376.91 Statewide cleanup of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Page 2 (pdf) 633.3041 Page 6 (pdf)