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RI S2376
Joint Resolution
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Walter Felag
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $15,200,000 from the general treasury for fiscal year 2026-2027 to Rhode Island cities and towns for purchasing PFAS-free firefighter and rescue personnel protective gear
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Funding would equip approximately 2,400 professional firefighters and 1,400 volunteer firefighters statewide with new protective gear
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PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are manmade chemicals found in current firefighting gear that pose increased health risks, particularly when exposed to high temperatures
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State controller is authorized to issue payments upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers from municipalities
Legislative Description
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.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
1/30/2026