Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 2802 — AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION

Last action — 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Summary

Prohibits the use of artificial turf as material to cover compacted solid waste at a sanitary landfill.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (107)

107 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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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2802 do?
Prohibits the use of artificial turf as material to cover compacted solid waste at a sanitary landfill.
Who sponsors SB 2802?
SB 2802 is sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Robert Britto (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), and Bridget Valverde (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2802?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 2802?
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