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RI H7531

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Quattrocchi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Rhode Island's 2021 Act on Climate (Chapter 42-6.2) in its entirety, effective upon passage

  • Eliminates the Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council, which coordinated climate efforts across 13+ state agencies

  • Removes mandatory greenhouse gas emission reduction targets: 45% below 1990 levels by 2030, 80% below 1990 levels by 2040, and net-zero emissions by 2050

  • Abolishes the 14-member advisory board and 9-member science and technical advisory board that provided guidance on climate policy

  • Eliminates enforcement provisions that allowed the Attorney General, residents, and organizations to bring civil actions in superior court for climate plan violations

Legislative Description

Repeals the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/6/2026

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