Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 650: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER POLLUTION
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 650 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER POLLUTION. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): 06/13/2025 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.
Effective September 1, 2025, requires quarterly testing of biosolids for PFAS contaminants by those seeking to apply biosolids to lands, with subsequent reports to the department of environmental management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/13/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/10/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/06/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/29/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/27/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 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