Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SR 2376 — JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR

Last action — 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill appropriates $15.2 million for PFAS-free firefighting gear for cities and towns.

This bill allocates $15.2 million to cities and towns specifically for the purchase of protective gear for firefighters and rescue personnel that is free from PFAS chemicals. This aims to enhance the safety and health standards of firefighting equipment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means firefighters and rescue personnel may have access to safer gear that protects them from harmful chemicals.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2376 do?
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.
Who sponsors SR 2376?
SR 2376 is sponsored by Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), and Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 2376?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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