New bill proposes to extinguish PFAS chemicals in firefighter protective gear by 2027

March 18, 2025

Read the full article by Megan Vu (The Brown Daily Herald)

"On March 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a new bill aiming to ban “the manufacture, sale or distribution” of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS by 2027. 

PFAS — which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are man-made chemicals often found in industry and consumer products. They are associated with a variety of adverse health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are long-lasting and do not easily break down in the environment."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSRhode Island

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses