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S.2376

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $15,200,000 to cities and towns to purchase firefighter and rescue personnel protective gear which is PFAS free.)

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2376 authorizes a $15,200,000 appropriation for PFAS-free firefighting gear.

Rhode Island S2376 allocates $15,200,000 to cities and towns for purchasing PFAS-free protective gear for firefighters and rescue personnel. This funding aims to reduce exposure to PFAS substances, which are found in many household and commercial products and pose health risks. The appropriation would cover gear for approximately 2,400 professional and 1,400 volunteer firefighters across the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance