Florida packaging and PFAS laws

What it would do: Implements the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act by authorizing budget amendments, modifying education funding allocations, creating rural development programs, establishing loan repayment assistance for rural educators, and extending various state agency authorities and exemptions.

What it would do: Prohibits use of aqueous film-forming foam for nonemergency training starting July 1, 2026, bans its sale and distribution starting July 1, 2027, and prohibits possession and use starting July 1, 2029, with exceptions for airports, military, and emergencies. Requires wastewater facilities to quarterly sample for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

What it would do: Preempts local regulation of auxiliary containers to the state, requires the Department of Environmental Protection to develop a uniform ordinance for single-use nonrecyclable containers by October 1, 2027, and prohibits sale or distribution of single-use polystyrene containers on state recreation lands.

What it would do: Defines auxiliary containers and preempts their regulation to the state, while permitting local governments to restrict glass auxiliary containers at public beaches and state parks, and authorizing the Division of Recreation and Parks to regulate auxiliary containers within state parks.

What it would do: Amends PFAS cleanup standards by requiring legislative ratification of EPA-aligned cleanup target levels, establishing prospective purchaser liability protection with a 120-day deemed approval process, and prohibiting fire service providers from using PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foam after January 1, 2027 except for emergency or prevention services.

What it would do: Prohibits local governments from regulating drinking straws and stirrers unless regulations permit renewable, home compostable certified, industrial compostable certified, or marine biodegradable options. Requires local governments to amend existing restrictions by January 1, 2027 to allow these alternatives.

What it would do: Amends PFAS cleanup standards by requiring legislative ratification of EPA-aligned statewide cleanup target levels, establishing prospective purchaser liability protection with a 120-day deemed approval process, and prohibiting fire service providers from using PFAS-containing Class B firefighting foam after January 1, 2027 except for emergency or prevention services.

What it would do: Defines auxiliary containers and preempts their regulation to the state, except that local governments may restrict glass auxiliary containers on public beaches and the Division of Recreation and Parks may regulate them in state parks.

What it would do: Defines auxiliary containers as reusable or single-use bags and packaging made from specified materials designed for transporting food or merchandise. Prohibits local governments from enacting rules or ordinances regulating auxiliary containers, preempting such regulation to the state.

What it would do: Removes the state preemption that prohibited local governments and state agencies from enacting rules or ordinances regulating auxiliary containers, wrappings, and disposable plastic bags, effective July 1, 2025.

What it would do: Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing cosmetics containing specified chemicals including ortho-phthalates, PFAS, formaldehyde, mercury, triclosan, and lead at one part per million or above, effective July 1, 2026, with exceptions for existing inventory through July 1, 2027.