H7622

Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7622 authorizes the Department of Environmental Management to enforce food waste recycling rules.

Rhode Island H7622 amends the food waste ban to require covered entities and educational institutions to recycle organic waste at authorized facilities. The Department of Environmental Management is authorized to issue and enforce rules to implement these provisions. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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