Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8415
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Santucci (Republican)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Bennett (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for use to take prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) - Apr 8, 2026 · House
04/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources