Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 652: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 652 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REFUSE DISPOSAL. Primary sponsor: Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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.
Adds advanced recycling as a definition for refuse disposal. Adds the advanced recycling facility that means a facility that receives, stores and converts post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks using advanced recycling.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture