2022 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2044: Toxic Packaging Reduction Act
Legislative Summary
Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of any food package in Rhode Island which contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective January 1, 2024.
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
6/17/2022
Scheduled for consideration (06/21/2022)
Senate
6/20/2022
Proposed Substitute
Senate
6/21/2022
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Senate
6/22/2022
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/23/2022)
Senate
6/23/2022
Senate passed Sub A
Senate
6/23/2022
Placed on House Calendar (06/23/2022)
House of Representatives
6/23/2022
House passed Sub A in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/28/2022
Transmitted to Governor
Senate
6/29/2022
Signed by Governor
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage
6/23/2022
38
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage In Concurrence
6/23/2022
69
Yea
1
Nay
5
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study
3/9/2022
6
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
2
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(6/29/2022)
Chamber
Senate
