RI S2799

Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing covered products with intentionally added PFAS in Rhode Island starting January 1, 2027, with a later deadline of January 1, 2029 for artificial turf and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions

Covered products include artificial turf, carpets/rugs, cookware, cosmetics, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, ski wax, textile articles, and firefighting personal protective equipment

Authorizes the Department of Environmental Management director to grant exemptions for products that are beneficial to environment/public health/safety, have no technically feasible PFAS alternative, and have no comparable non-PFAS product at reasonable cost; exemptions renewable for up to 5 years

Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and $5,000 for subsequent violations; firefighting foam manufacturers face penalties up to $5,000 for first offense and $10,000 for repeat offenses

Permits DEM to participate in a multijurisdictional clearinghouse for sharing information, maintaining a database of PFAS-containing products, and tracking exemptions across participating states