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SB 2792

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lou DiPalma

Rhode Island bans sale and distribution of products with intentionally added PFAS, with major exemptions and staged bans starting 2027 and 2029.

04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 2792

Summary of SB 2792 ( Rhode Island, 2026 ) — Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024

What this bill is for

SB 2792 aims to strengthen Rhode Island’s consumer protection by prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and distribution of products containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in most cases, with certain exemptions and transition timelines. It updates and clarifies the existing Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024, and seeks to reduce exposure to PFAS in consumer products sold in the state.

Key provisions and changes

  • General prohibition on PFAS in covered products

    • Effective date: January 1, 2027.
    • Prohibits: Manufacture, sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any “covered product” containing intentionally added PFAS, with limited exceptions.

  • Specific prohibitions with longer lead time

    • Effective date: January 1, 2029.
    • Prohibits the sale or distribution of:
    • Artificial turf containing intentionally added PFAS.
    • Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing intentionally added PFAS, unless accompanied by a legible disclosure stating: “Made with PFAS chemicals.”

  • Enforcement and compliance mechanisms

    • If the Department of Health or appropriate state director has reason to believe a covered product contains PFAS and is offered for sale in Rhode Island:
    • The manufacturer may be directed to:
      • Provide a certificate confirming the product does not contain intentionally added PFAS, within 30 days; or
      • Notify retailers and distributors that sale of the product is prohibited in the state and provide a list of the notified parties.
    • The director may also notify retailers/distributors that a prohibited product’s sale is prohibited in the state.

  • Exemptions and special considerations

    • The sale or resale of used products is exempt from the prohibition.
    • If a cosmetic product contains an unavoidable trace quantity of PFAS due to impurities or unavoidable origins (manufacturing, storage, packaging), such trace amounts do not render the product illegal.
    • PFAS used in durable items that FDA authorizes for food contact (as consumer goods) are exempt from this Act.

  • FDA-regulated food-contact cookware exemption (explanation)

    • The bill text notes an exemption for cookware containing PFAS that is authorized by the FDA for food contact. This is consistent with the general exemption for PFAS used as durable items authorized for food contact by the FDA.

  • Effective date

    • The act takes effect upon passage (immediate effectiveness once enacted).

Who is affected

  • Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and sellers of covered products in Rhode Island that contain intentionally added PFAS.
  • Consumers may see fewer PFAS-containing consumer products on the market in Rhode Island, particularly after 2027 and 2029 timelines.
  • Certain sectors/products include artificial turf and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions (with 2029 disclosure requirement).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced in March 2026 by Senator Louis P. DiPalma; referred to Senate Environment & Agriculture.
  • Committee action as of April 29, 2026: “Held for further study” (i.e., not yet enacted).
  • Two-stage compliance timeline:
    • 2027: Prohibition on general PFAS-containing covered products.
    • 2029: Prohibition expanded to artificial turf and certain outdoor apparel (with disclosure) unless other exemptions apply.
  • Compliance and notification tools empower the state to require certificates or public notice to retailers.

Practical impact considerations

  • Businesses should audit product lines to identify any intentionally added PFAS and plan for phasing out or substituting with PFAS-free alternatives.
  • Manufacturers may need to prepare certification processes or disclosure materials for eligible products.
  • The disclosure requirement for certain outdoor apparel may affect labeling and marketing practices starting in 2029.
  • Exemptions (used goods, certain FDA-authorized PFAS for food contact, and unavoidable trace PFAS in cosmetics) provide targeted relief from blanket prohibition.

Note: The bill text indicates the act is currently under committee consideration and has not yet become law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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