Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6206: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLING 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 6206 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLING ACT. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): 05/13/2025 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.
Establishes the Beverage Container Recycling Act
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources