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RI S2639

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Dimitri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island's existing single-use plastic straw law (Section 21-27.2-2) to add an exception for straws "directly taken" by consumers
  • Food service establishments currently prohibited from providing single-use plastic straws unless requested by the consumer
  • New language allows customers to self-serve straws from dispensers or containers without having to ask staff
  • 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 Senate Commerce

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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