Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8415 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Bennett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Paul Santucci (Republican); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); and 6 more.