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SB293 • 2026

Richmond Internatl. Airport; discontinuing use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials, report.

An Act to direct the Capital Region Airport Commission to develop a plan for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport; report.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Aird
Last action
2026-04-06
Official status
Acts of Assembly Chapter
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide information on the consequences if the plan is not completed by November 15, 2026.

Richmond International Airport PFAS Chemical Ban

This law directs the Capital Region Airport Commission to create a plan for ending the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport by January 1, 2030.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Capital Region Airport Commission to develop a plan to stop using PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport by January 1, 2030.
  • Specifies that the Capital Region Airport Commission must complete and report this plan to the Virginia Aviation Board no later than November 15, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Capital Region Airport Commission
  • Richmond International Airport

Terms To Know

PFAS
A type of chemical used in firefighting materials that can be harmful to the environment and human health.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what will happen if the plan is not completed by November 15, 2026.
  • It also does not provide details on how PFAS chemicals should be replaced in firefighting materials.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SB293AHC1

2026-02-19

General Laws Amendment

Plain English: The amendment changes the year from 2028 to 2030 for when a certain action is required in the bill.

  • Changes the deadline for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport from 2028 to 2030.
  • The amendment only specifies changing the year and does not provide details about what happens between 2028 and 2030.
SB293AHC2

2026-02-19 • Committee

Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process Subcommittee Amendment

Plain English: The amendment changes the year from 2028 to 2030 for when a certain action is required in the bill.

  • Changes the deadline for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport from 2028 to 2030.
  • The amendment only specifies changing the year and does not provide details about what happens between 2028 and 2030.
SB293AH1

2026-02-25 • Committee

General Laws Amendment

Plain English: The amendment changes the year from 2028 to 2030 for when a certain action regarding PFAS chemicals at Richmond International Airport is required.

  • Changes the deadline for developing and implementing a plan to stop using PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport from 2028 to 2030.
  • The amendment does not provide details about what happens between 2026 and 2030 or the specifics of the plan development process.
SB293EDOC

2026-02-27 • House

House Amendment

Plain English: The amendment changes the year from 2028 to 2030 for when a certain action is supposed to take place.

  • Changes the deadline for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport from 2028 to 2030.
  • The amendment only specifies changing a year and does not provide details about what happens between 2028 and 2030 or the specifics of the plan development process.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-06 Governor

    Approved by Governor-Chapter 340 (effective 7/1/2026)

  2. 2026-04-06 Governor

    Approved by Governor-Chapter 340 (effective 7/1/2026)

  3. 2026-04-06 Governor

    Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0340)

  4. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

  5. 2026-03-10 Governor

    Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

  6. 2026-03-09 House

    Signed by Speaker

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Signed by President

  8. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Enrolled

  9. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB293ER)

  10. 2026-03-03 Senate

    House amendment agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

  11. 2026-02-27 House

    Read third time

  12. 2026-02-27 House

    committee amendment agreed to

  13. 2026-02-27 House

    Engrossed by House as amended

  14. 2026-02-27 House

    Passed House with amendment Block Vote (96-Y 0-N 0-A)

  15. 2026-02-26 House

    Read second time

  16. 2026-02-24 General Laws

    Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 0-N)

  17. 2026-02-19 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

    Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 2-N)

  18. 2026-02-19 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

    House subcommittee offered

  19. 2026-02-16 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

    Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process

  20. 2026-02-03 House

    Placed on Calendar

  21. 2026-02-03 House

    Read first time

  22. 2026-02-03 General Laws

    Referred to Committee on General Laws

  23. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Read third time

  24. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  25. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Read second time

  26. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Engrossed by Senate

  27. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  28. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Rules suspended

  29. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Passed by for the day

  30. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  31. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  32. 2026-01-21 General Laws and Technology

    Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

  33. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101371D

  34. 2026-01-13 General Laws and Technology

    Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

Official Summary Text

Capital Region Airport Commission; plan for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport; report.
Directs the Capital Region Airport Commission to develop a plan for discontinuing by January 1, 2030, the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport and to complete such plan and provide a report to the Virginia Aviation Board no later than November 15, 2026.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
An Act to direct the Capital Region Airport Commission to develop a plan for discontinuing the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials at Richmond International Airport; report.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1.
§ 1. That the Capital Region Airport Commission shall develop a plan for discontinuing by January 1, 2030, the use of PFAS, as defined in §
62.1-44.34:29
of the Code of Virginia, in firefighting materials used at Richmond International Airport. The Capital Region Airport Commission shall complete such plan and provide a report to the Virginia Aviation Board no later than November 15, 2026.