S.2117

Sets a clear and enforceable standard for reducing the presence of harmful metals in personal care products, prioritizing public health through testing, labeling, and the development of safer alternatives.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2117 aims to reduce harmful metals in personal care products by setting enforceable standards, requiring testing, and promoting safer.

Rhode Island S2117, known as The Personal Hygiene Product Safety and Toxic Metal Removal Act of 2026, establishes enforceable standards to reduce harmful metals in personal care products. The bill sets specific concentration limits for metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic, requiring manufacturers to test their products and report results to the Department of Business Regulation. Products must be labeled to certify compliance with safety standards. The act also mandates public awareness campaigns and funding for research into safer alternatives.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Feb 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 23

Senate

Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

Feb 23

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)