Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5492: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MICROPLASTICS REDUCTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5492 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MICROPLASTICS REDUCTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the Microplastics Reduction Act to prohibit the sale or distribution of products containing synthetic polymer micro particles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources