Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2639: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS

Passed one chamber Last action May 6, 2026: 05/06/2026 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

Plain-language summary

SB 2639 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Todd Patalano (Democratic); Brian Thompson (Democratic); Bob Britto (Democratic); David Tikoian (Democratic); and 2 more.