Who sponsors HB 7438?

HB 7438 is sponsored by Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Ruggiero, Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), and Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted 9 D cosponsors

HB 7438 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TOXIC PACKAGING REDUCTION ACT (Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of any food package containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective January 1, 2024. Provisions of § 23-18.13-3(g)(3) sunset on July 1, 2027.)

Last action June 29, 2022 — 06/29/2022 Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2022. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

June 29, 2022
06/29/2022 Signed by Governor
June 24, 2022
06/24/2022 Transmitted to Governor
June 23, 2022
06/23/2022 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
June 23, 2022
06/23/2022 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/23/2022)
June 21, 2022
06/21/2022 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
June 17, 2022
06/17/2022 Scheduled for consideration (06/21/2022)
May 20, 2022
05/20/2022 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
April 28, 2022
04/28/2022 House passed Sub A
April 22, 2022
04/22/2022 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2022)
April 11, 2022
04/11/2022 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
April 08, 2022
04/08/2022 Proposed Substitute
April 08, 2022
04/08/2022 Scheduled for consideration (04/11/2022)
February 17, 2022
02/17/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
February 11, 2022
02/11/2022 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/17/2022)
February 11, 2022
02/11/2022 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on · 1 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

April 28, 2022

Passed 59 Yea · 1 Nay · 15 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democratic	38	0	0	11
Unaffiliated	15	0	0	4
Republican	6	1	0	0
Total	59	1	0	15
% of votes cast	79%	1%	0%	20%

How each member voted (75)

Member	Party	Vote
Amore	—	Yea
Barros	—	Not Voting
Cardillo	—	Yea
Cassar	—	Yea
Fenton-Fung	—	Not Voting
Filippi	—	Yea
Hawkins	—	Not Voting
Henries	—	Yea
McLaughlin	—	Yea
Mr. Speaker	—	Yea
O'Brien	—	Yea
Price	—	Yea
Ranglin-Vassell	—	Yea
Ruggiero	—	Yea
ShallcrossSmith	—	Yea
Tobon	—	Yea
Vella-Wilkinson	—	Yea
Williams	—	Yea
Lima S	—	Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski	Democratic	Yea
Arthur Handy	Democratic	Not Voting
Arthur J. Corvese	Democratic	Yea
Brandon C. Potter	Democratic	Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy	Democratic	Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee	Democratic	Yea
Charlene M. Lima	Democratic	Not Voting
Christopher R. Blazejewski	Democratic	Yea
David A. Bennett	Democratic	Yea
David Morales	Democratic	Yea
Deborah A. Fellela	Democratic	Yea
Edith H. Ajello	Democratic	Yea
Evan P. Shanley	Democratic	Yea
Grace Diaz	Democratic	Not Voting
Gregory J. Costantino	Democratic	Not Voting
Jacquelyn M. Baginski	Democratic	Yea
Jason Knight	Democratic	Yea
John G. Edwards	Democratic	Yea
John J. Lombardi	Democratic	Yea
Jose F. Batista	Democratic	Not Voting
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.	Democratic	Not Voting
Joseph M. McNamara	Democratic	Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo	Democratic	Yea
Julie A. Casimiro	Democratic	Yea
June Speakman	Democratic	Not Voting
Justine A. Caldwell	Democratic	Yea
Karen Alzate	Democratic	Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian	Democratic	Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty	Democratic	Yea
Lauren H. Carson	Democratic	Yea
Leonela Felix	Democratic	Yea
Marvin L. Abney	Democratic	Yea
Mary Duffy Messier	Democratic	Yea
Mia A. Ackerman	Democratic	Yea
Michelle E. McGaw	Democratic	Not Voting
Nathan W. Biah	Democratic	Yea
Patricia A. Serpa	Democratic	Yea
Ramon A. Perez	Democratic	Yea
Raymond A. Hull	Democratic	Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak	Democratic	Yea
Robert D. Phillips	Democratic	Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr.	Democratic	Not Voting
Samuel A. Azzinaro	Democratic	Yea
Scott A. Slater	Democratic	Not Voting
Stephen M. Casey	Democratic	Yea
Susan R. Donovan	Democratic	Not Voting
Teresa Ann Tanzi	Democratic	Yea
Terri Cortvriend	Democratic	Yea
Thomas E. Noret	Democratic	Yea
Brian C. Newberry	Republican	Yea
David J. Place	Republican	Yea
Elaine J. Morgan	Republican	Nay
George A Nardone	Republican	Yea
Michael W. Chippendale	Republican	Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi	Republican	Yea
Sherry Roberts	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 7438?: HB 7438 is sponsored by Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Ruggiero, Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), Susan R. Donovan (Democratic), and Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7438?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2022. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 7438
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 11, 2022
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Terri Cortvriend

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