Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 7141 — AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Last action — 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

Requires reporting on the chain of custody of artificial turf in Rhode Island.

This bill mandates that producers and custodians of artificial turf report its installation, removal, and disposal processes to the Department of Environmental Management. The goal is to establish a tracking system for artificial turf throughout its lifecycle in the state.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means increased tracking and accountability for the environmental impact of artificial turf in the state.

Summary

Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in RI to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal to the department of environmental management.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026)

  3. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7141 do?
Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in RI to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal to the department of environmental management.
Who sponsors HB 7141?
HB 7141 is sponsored by Arthur Handy (Democratic), Tina L. Spears (Democratic), David A. Bennett (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Kathleen A. Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), and Jennifer Smith Boylan (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7141?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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