IL HR0748

Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current firefighting foams with SoyFoam, a soy-based alternative free of PFAS and fluorine chemicals linked to cancer and organ damage

SoyFoam is certified 84% biobased by the USDA, is biodegradable, and has passed UL-162 testing for effectiveness on Class A and Class B fires including jet fuel and gasoline

Compatible with existing fire department foam inductors and aerating nozzles, requiring no new equipment purchases and offering competitive pricing

Adoption would benefit Illinois farmers, as Illinois was the nation's top soybean producer in 2025, creating increased demand and a stable market for the crop

Directs that copies of the resolution be distributed to fire chiefs across Illinois