Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7621: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7621 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the FDA for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer PFAS ban act of 2024.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources