H7913

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

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7913 allows customers to take single-use plastic straws directly from food service establishments.

Rhode Island H7913 amends the state's laws to allow customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments. Previously, establishments could not provide plastic straws unless requested by the customer. This change takes effect immediately upon passage of the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources