Requiring a water treatment plant to conduct a test of sewage sludge to detect the presence of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 5, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires a waste water treatment plant to test sewage sludge for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior to providing the sewage sludge for application on land used for farming. If the test detects the presence of PFAS, the waste water treatment plant must notify the owner of the land of that fact. The owner may refuse to accept the sewage sludge without legal consequence.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 5, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail
• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
• Sen. Art Staed DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§455B.211A

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