H8415

Prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for use to take prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments.

Introduced·4/8/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8415 prohibits black plastic takeout containers for food and drinks from restaurants and stores.

Rhode Island H8415, known as the Plastic Waste Reduction Act, prohibits the use of black plastic takeout containers for prepared foods and drinks from restaurants, stores, and other retail sales establishments. The prohibition takes effect on October 1, 2026, and applies to both in-store and delivery services.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Apr 8

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources