Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 645: 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
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Plain-language summary
SB 645 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024. Primary sponsor: John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): 04/02/2025 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 products that have PFAS if deemed safe by FDA.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture