S.2773

Permits eating and drinking establishments to accept consumer-provided containers to fill or refill with takeout food or beverages.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2773 allows eating and drinking establishments to accept consumer-provided containers for takeout food or beverages.

Rhode Island S2773 permits eating and drinking establishments to accept consumer-provided containers for filling or refilling with takeout food or beverages. The bill requires adherence to best practices recommended by the United States Food and Drug Administration regarding refillable food and beverage containers. It allows for filling or refilling by an employee, owner, or the consumer. The Department of Health is authorized to require reasonable safeguards, such as visual inspection and written operational procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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8
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

DRDD

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce