Bill > H5787

This bill creates a tax on sugary drinks in the state of Rhode Island for the purpose of reducing the demand for and discouraging the excessive consumption of these beverages. The tax will be tiered based on the amount of sugar in the drink, with beverages containing less than 5 grams of sugar per 12 ounces being exempt from the tax, those with 5-20 grams of sugar being taxed at $0.01 per ounce, and those with 20 or more grams of sugar being taxed at $0.02 per ounce. The revenue generated from the tax will be used to fund programs and initiatives designed to improve children's health and wellness, such as investments in physical activity, healthy food access, and educational efforts around the health impacts of sugary drink consumption.

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