Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 8415 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT

Last action — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits black plastic takeout containers for food and drinks starting October 1, 2026.

This legislation bans the use of black plastic takeout containers in restaurants and retail for food and drinks. The prohibition takes effect on October 1, 2026.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill aims to reduce plastic waste by eliminating black plastic takeout containers.

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. 04/08/2026 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8415 do?
Prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for use to take prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments.
Who sponsors HB 8415?
HB 8415 is sponsored by Jennifer Smith Boylan (Democratic), Paul M. Santucci (Republican), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Lauren H. Carson (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Carol Hagan McEntee (Democratic), John G. Edwards (Democratic), Marie A. Hopkins (Republican), and David A. Bennett (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8415?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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