HB 8415

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8415

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-04-08

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.

Sponsor

Bennett

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-04-08	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-04-08	Status	in_committee
2026-04-08	Latest Action	Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

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