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RI H7531
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Quattrocchi
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AI Summary
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Repeals Rhode Island's 2021 Act on Climate (Chapter 42-6.2) in its entirety, effective upon passage
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Eliminates the Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council, which coordinated climate efforts across 13+ state agencies
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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
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Abolishes the 14-member advisory board and 9-member science and technical advisory board that provided guidance on climate policy
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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