Iowa SF254 prohibits municipalities and fire departments from buying firefighter equipment without a label on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl.

Iowa SF254 mandates that municipalities and fire departments cannot purchase firefighter equipment unless it includes a permanent label indicating the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These substances are fluorinated organic chemicals used in firefighting agents. The law applies to clothing and other protective gear used in firefighting. The requirement takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Iowa SF254 prohibits municipalities and fire departments from buying firefighter equipment without a label on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl.

Iowa SF254 mandates that municipalities and fire departments cannot purchase firefighter equipment unless it includes a permanent label indicating the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These substances are fluorinated organic chemicals used in firefighting agents. The law applies to clothing and other protective gear used in firefighting. The requirement takes effect on July 1, 2026.