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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2639: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS

Passed one chamber 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

SB 2639 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): 05/06/2026 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.

Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from single straw dispensers at food service establishments.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25

“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. 05/06/2026 Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
  2. 05/05/2026 Senate passed Sub A
  3. 04/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)
  4. 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  5. 04/27/2026 Proposed Substitute
  6. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
  7. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  8. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  9. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sources

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