Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5019: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5019 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a manufacturer from manufacturing, knowingly selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale or distributing for use in the state any firefighting personal protective equipment containing intentionally-added PFAS as of January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/05/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/05/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 05/07/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
- 03/06/2025 House read and passed
- 02/28/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/06/2025)
- 02/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
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