2022 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2049: Prohibition Of Pfas In Food Packaging, Clothing And Carpeting Act
Legislative Summary
Prohibits PFAS, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals, from being used in food packaging and requires that any carpeting/clothing manufactured or sold in this state carry a warning label. Violations are punishable by fine of $1000 for each offense.
Bill History
1/25/2022
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Senate
3/4/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/09/2022)
Senate
3/9/2022
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study
3/9/2022
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/25/2022)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Environment and Agriculture(Senate)
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Primary Sponsor
Jeanine Calkin
Democrat