Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7073: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROHIBITED RELEASE OF BALLOONS

In committee Last action January 16, 2026: 01/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Plain-language summary

HB 7073 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROHIBITED RELEASE OF BALLOONS. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Casimiro; Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); and 6 more.