Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7735
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ORGANICS DIVERSION AT CATERED EVENTS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Creates the "Organics Diversion at Catered Events Act" to require caterers to submit an annual diversion plan for food and organic waste to the department of environmental management for approval prior to permitting for covered events.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · Legislature
02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 19, 2026 · Legislature
02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026) - Feb 12, 2026 · House
02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources