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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8431: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8431 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Casimiro, Alex Finkelman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): 04/10/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Prohibits the construction, expansion or operation of a pyrolysis facility within one mile of a school.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joseph SolomonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
Evan ShanleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
Michelle McGawPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse71
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Justine CaldwellPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse30
Robert CravenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse32
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Alex FinkelmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse74

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/10/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source