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RI H7621
RI H7621Exempts 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.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would exempt 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. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill exempts certain cookware containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, from the general ban on these chemicals in consumer products, provided that the PFAS used are authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food contact in consumer goods. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in various consumer products, and the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 aims to restrict their use. This exemption specifically applies to durable items like cookware where the PFAS are approved by the FDA for safe contact with food, and the bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Tom Noret (D)*,
Jose Batista (D),
Jon Brien (I),
Stephen Casey (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Greg Costantino (D),
Matthew Dawson (D),
Richard Fascia (R),
Deb Fellela (D),
Bill O'Brien (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7621.pdf |
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