Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 17, 2026 —

Florida Governor Signs Bill Banning PFAS Firefighting Foam

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law the “Joe Cassello Act” (HB 1019), which enacts a phased prohibition on the use, sale, and possession of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). AFFF is a firefighting agent that contains PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other health issues.

The new legislation mandates water testing for PFAS in specified wastewater facilities across the state. The law impacts all of Florida, including the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region, with the stated goal of decreasing exposure to these concerning chemicals.

Story summarized from the original created by Jesse Scheckner on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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