Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7073
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROHIBITED RELEASE OF BALLOONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Casimiro
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes the DEM, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, to enforce the prohibition on the intentional simultaneous release of ten or more balloons.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 16, 2026 · Legislature
01/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request - Jan 14, 2026 · House
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources