Environment and natural resources; creating the Oklahoma Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Act; providing application, liability, and fee assessment for certain waste disposal. Emergency.

SB 271 creates Oklahoma's first dedicated PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulatory framework. It exempts specific entities - like public water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, fire departments using AFFF firefighting foam, and airports - from civil liability for PFAS releases, unless they violated environmental rules or acted with gross negligence. The bill also requires the Environmental Quality Board to establish rules for PFAS waste handling, including proof that disposal methods protect health and the environment, and mandates a fee schedule for certain waste activities. This law directly affects facilities managing PFAS-containing waste, such as fire stations and wastewater plants, and takes effect immediately under an emergency declaration.