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RI H7913

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island's existing single-use plastic straw law (Section 21-27.2-2) to add an exception allowing consumers to directly take straws themselves, in addition to requesting them
  • Food service establishments remain prohibited from proactively providing single-use plastic straws to consumers
  • Consumers may obtain straws either by requesting them from staff or by taking them directly (such as from a self-service dispenser)
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

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

Food And Drugs

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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