Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7911: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: 05/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7911 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): 05/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Susan Donovan (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); and 6 more.