The bill amends the "Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024" to clarify enforcement provisions and enhance regulations on the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. It introduces key definitions, including "cookware," which encompasses items such as pots, pans, and cooking utensils. The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products with intentionally added PFAS for personal, commercial, or industrial use starting January 1, 2027. Additionally, it bans the use of class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2025, and requires reporting of foam use to the state fire marshal and the department of environmental management within five business days.

The bill grants the director of the department of environmental management the authority to exempt certain products or categories of products from the prohibitions if specific criteria are met, including environmental benefits and lack of feasible alternatives. The director may also participate in a multijurisdictional clearinghouse to assist in implementing the law, which includes sharing information and maintaining a database of products containing PFAS.

Enforcement mechanisms are enhanced, allowing the director to seek relief in equity or by prerogative writ for proper performance of duties. The superior court for Providence County will have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the chapter. The bill establishes penalties for violations, with a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for first offenses and ten thousand dollars for repeat offenses. The bill takes effect upon passage.