S.2437

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·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2437 authorizes the Department of Environmental Management to enforce rules and regulations for the food waste ban.

Rhode Island S2437 authorizes the Department of Environmental Management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban. The bill mandates that covered entities and educational institutions recycle organic-waste materials at authorized facilities or through other authorized methods if they generate a certain amount of waste and are located within a specific distance from such facilities. The bill also allows for waivers under certain conditions. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture