Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2639
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from single straw dispensers at food service establishments.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- May 6, 2026 · House
05/06/2026 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources - May 5, 2026 · Senate
05/05/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Apr 29, 2026 · Senate
04/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026) - Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 27, 2026 · Legislature
04/27/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026) - Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce