S.2225

Rhode Island S2225 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a right to clean air, water, soil, climate, and environmental preservation.

Rhode Island S2225 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1, establishing an inherent, inalienable, indefeasible, and self-executing right to clean air, water, healthy soil, a safe climate, and the preservation of the environment’s natural values. The state would serve as trustee of these natural resources, conserving, protecting, and maintaining them for the benefit of all people, including future generations. The amendment would be submitted to the electors for approval or rejection at the next statewide general election.