Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7620: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE CONVERSION FACILITY 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 7620 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE CONVERSION FACILITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 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.
Establishes the Plastic Waste Conversion Facility Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
- 02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources