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RI H7622
RI H7622Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorize the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill grants the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the authority to create and enforce rules and regulations to effectively implement and ensure compliance with the existing food waste ban, which requires certain entities and educational institutions that generate a specified amount of organic waste (like food scraps) and are located within a certain distance of composting or anaerobic digestion facilities to recycle that waste. The bill also makes a minor technical correction to a section reference related to educational entities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Terri Cortvriend (D)*,
David Bennett (D),
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Lauren Carson (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Arthur Handy (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
Michelle McGaw (D),
June Speakman (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7622.pdf |
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