RI H7913 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: N/A
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-31 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-31 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS - Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments.
Title
Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jon Brien [I] | Rep. Stephen Casey [D] | Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski [D] | Rep. Marie Hopkins [R] |
| Rep. Brian Newberry [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-27 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7913.pdf |
