H7620

Establishes the Plastic Waste Conversion Facility Act.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits the construction and operation of new plastic waste conversion facilities in Rhode Island.

The Plastic Waste Conversion Facility Act prohibits the issuance of any permit or license for the construction or operation of new plastic waste conversion facilities in Rhode Island. The act defines plastic waste conversion facilities as those using regulated technologies to convert plastic waste into fuels, chemical feedstocks, or other products. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Feb 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources