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WI AB130
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Mursau
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AI Summary
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Exempts certain parties from Wisconsin's "spills law" requirements regarding PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination, including notification, environmental restoration, and reimbursement obligations to DNR
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Covered exemptions include: persons who spread PFAS-contaminated biosolids under valid permits, landowners where permitted biosolid spreading occurred, fire departments/airports/municipalities that used PFAS for emergencies or training per federal regulations, and solid waste facilities that accepted PFAS
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Property owners, lessees, or managers are exempt if PFAS contamination did not originate on their property, unless they also control the property where the discharge originated
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Exemption requires the person to grant DNR permission to remediate the contaminated land at DNR's expense, shifting cleanup costs from private parties to the state
Legislative Description
Exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026