S.2639

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

Chamber Passed·5/5/26

Rhode Island S2639 allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from dispensers at food service establishments.

Rhode Island S2639 amends the state's laws regarding single-use plastic straws, allowing customers to directly take these straws from dispensers at food service establishments. Previously, establishments were required to provide straws only upon request. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · May 5
Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Consideration

Mar 24

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

May 6

House

Referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

May 5

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Apr 29

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)