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RI H7736

RI H7736
Prohibits the use of artificial turf as material to cover compacted solid waste at a sanitary landfill.

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Introduced
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would prohibit the use of artificial turf as material to cover compacted solid waste at a sanitary landfill on or after July 1, 2026. This act would also establish a pilot program to determine the benefits of using a plant mix and/or grass mix with pollinators as landfill cover. This act would also impose reporting requirements on the resource recover corporation on these matters on or before January 1, 2028. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of artificial turf as a material to cover compacted solid waste at a sanitary landfill starting July 1, 2026, although artificial turf already installed by that date will not need to be removed. The bill also establishes a pilot program managed by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation to explore the benefits of using a mix of plants, potentially including grasses that attract pollinators, as landfill cover, with a report on this program due by January 1, 2028. Additionally, the Resource Recovery Corporation will be required to track and report on the volume and weight of artificial turf disposed of in its annual report.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing (00:00:00 2/26/2026 ) (on 02/26/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7736.pdf
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