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Rhode Island H7734 amends Consumer PFAS Ban Act with product exemptions
PFAS Rhode IslandRhode Island General AssemblyRhode Island
Announced
Jun 19, 2026
Implementation
Jan 1, 2027
Description
On June 19, 2026, Governor Dan McKee signed House Bill H7734, amending the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024. Key amendments include: (1) broadened definition of 'product' covering more consumer goods; (2) new exemption pathways for certain products; (3) refined enforcement mechanisms. The amendments provide regulatory clarity for manufacturers while maintaining PFAS restrictions with phased implementation dates including January 1, 2027 for covered products and January 1, 2029 for artificial turf and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions. Compliance teams should review the expanded product scope and new exemption criteria to determine applicability.
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Rhode Island H7734 amends Consumer PFAS Ban Act with product exemptions
== LC004930 ======== S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 Introduced By: Representatives Cortvriend, Speakman, Bennett, McGaw, and Spears Date Introduced: February 12, 2026 Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources (Dept. of Enviornmental Management) It is enacted by the Gener
Rhode Island H7734 amends Consumer PFAS Ban Act with product exemptions
about PFAS and forever chemicals, the more horrifying these products become that affect our health and well-being. This bill will help enforce the PFAS ban in Rhode Island, which in turn, will protect individuals and certain professions such as fire fighters from being harmed by PFAS exposure,” said Senator Felag (D-Dist. 10, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton). “PFAS and forever chemicals have been proven to be both incredi