Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2117
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCT SAFETY AND TOXIC METAL REMOVAL ACT OF 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Acosta (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Euer (Democratic)
- Morgan (Republican)
- Kallman (Democratic)
- Gu (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · Legislature
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) - Feb 23, 2026 · Legislature
02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026) - Feb 20, 2026 · Legislature
02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services