# Pennsylvania Senate Advances PFAS Foam Restrictions

Pennsylvania’s Senate approved Senate Bill 980 on October 5, 2026, and sent it to the state House for consideration. If enacted, the bill would restrict the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam beginning in 2027. It would also allow fire companies to use Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant funding for proper foam disposal, while exempting facilities where the foam remains necessary for safety. For procurement teams, the proposal could create demand for foam disposal services and affect purchasing plans for fire companies and other organizations that use the foam.

- Fire companies could use the specified state grant funding for proper foam disposal if the bill becomes law.
- Organizations that purchase or use PFAS-containing firefighting foam should account for the proposed 2027 restrictions in procurement planning; the bill has not yet been enacted.
- Disposal-service providers may find a potential opportunity to support fire companies, while qualifying safety-related facilities would be exempt from the proposed restrictions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Policy, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Pennsylvania Senate
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> This bill is a commonsense response which has already been adopted by many states. It will undoubtedly protect firefighters moving forward, while also safeguarding our ground and surface water from contamination.
> — Gene Yaw, State Senator

> This bipartisan legislation takes decisive action to phase out dangerous substances, protecting the long-term health of our frontline heroes while preventing lasting contamination of our soil and water.
> — Nick Miller, State Senator

### Sources
- [Miller, Yaw Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate - Pennsylvania Senate Democrats](https://pasenate.com/miller-yaw-bill-limiting-use-of-pfas-in-firefighting-foam-approved-by-senate/) - PA
- [Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans](https://www.pasenategop.com/news/yaw-miller-bill-limiting-use-of-pfas-in-firefighting-foam-approved-by-senate/) - PA