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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2773: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- CONSUMER-PROVIDED TAKEOUT CONTAINERS

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

SB 2773 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- CONSUMER-PROVIDED TAKEOUT CONTAINERS. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.

Permits eating and drinking establishments to accept consumer-provided containers to fill or refill with takeout food or beverages.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38

“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. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sources

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