Environment (Drinking Water)

SB 1725 bans the sale, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Missouri after January 1, 2028, with limited exceptions for airport use (if federally required) or military applications (as required by the U.S. Department of Defense). It requires manufacturers to provide compliance certificates, report PFAS foam discharges within 24 hours, and recall pre-2028 sales with reimbursement for affected buyers. The bill directly affects foam manufacturers, fire departments, airports, and military facilities by mandating a transition to PFAS-free alternatives while ensuring environmental protections for Missouri's water and soil.

HB 3320, the "Water Transparency and Accountability Act," creates a statewide grading system (A-F) for Missouri community water systems - defined as those serving at least 15 connections or 25 residents annually - to assess their compliance with drinking water standards, financial health, and infrastructure performance. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will assign grades annually based on violations of federal/state water laws, financial sustainability, operation history, and infrastructure issues, publishing results online. Systems receiving a "D" or "F" grade must address deficiencies through improvement plans but remain eligible for funding to fix water system issues, while the department may impose oversight or restrict debt for failing systems. This directly affects water corporations, municipal systems, and public water districts across Missouri, requiring transparency about water quality and accountability for system performance.

HB 2400 prohibits the sale or distribution in the state of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), directly affecting manufacturers of items like air fresheners, baby products (e.g., cribs, car seats), cookware, cosmetics, and fabric treatments. Manufacturers must report product details - including PFAS types, quantities, and usage - to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the DNR can prosecute violators. The law excludes medical devices, internal product components, and products with "currently unavoidable uses" (e.g., essential health/safety applications without alternatives). It applies to all products sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state, with reporting required for new or modified products.

HB 2270 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in Missouri after January 1, 2028, with limited exceptions for airport use (if federally required) and military applications. It requires manufacturers to notify recipients and recall PFAS-containing foam sold before the ban, and mandates immediate reporting of any discharge of such foam to the Department of Natural Resources within 24 hours. The bill directly affects foam manufacturers, fire departments, airports, and military facilities that use or distribute these products. Key provisions include new environmental regulations for PFAS-containing foam and a transition period for manufacturers to phase out sales. The law aims to protect Missouri's water and soil from PFAS contamination by restricting the use of these persistent chemicals.

SB 953 creates a "Natural Resources Protection Fund" to manage environmental fees, including a new "Missouri Air Emission Reduction Fund" for emissions inspection fees. It changes rules so unspent funds won’t revert to general revenue after 2027 (previously they did), and requires 5% of electric power tax revenue to fund air pollution programs. The Department of Natural Resources will use these funds for environmental programs, while emissions inspection stations must collect and remit fees to the state treasurer. The bill directly affects state environmental agencies, inspection stations, and public programs focused on air/water quality.

HB 1925 bans the manufacture, sale, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals (known as "forever chemicals") in Missouri after January 1, 2028, with limited exceptions for airport use required by federal law or military defense applications. It requires immediate reporting of any foam discharge to the state environmental agency within 24 hours and mandates manufacturers to recall existing PFAS-containing foam while reimbursing buyers. The law aims to protect Missouri's water sources by regulating PFAS in firefighting foam, requiring manufacturers to provide certification of compliance. It directly affects foam manufacturers, fire departments, airports, and military facilities handling such foam.