Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam

June 30, 2025

Read the full article by Maryjane Glynn (UpNorthLive)

"State Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in many products since the 1940s. The chemical can build up in the environment and in the human body over time and studies have shown that exposure can lead to adverse health effects.

“Firefighters can face an extremely higher level of PFAS exposure compared to other emergency responders,” Yaw said. “PFAS contamination is a national public health challenge, and this bill is a commonsense response, which has already been adopted by many states. This bill will undoubtedly protect firefighters moving forward, while also safeguarding our ground and surface water from contamination.”