Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7141: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7141 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Arthur Handy (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 01/22/2026 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.
Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in RI to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal to the department of environmental management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| 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
- 01/22/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources