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AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT (Creates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.)

It became law on Jun 27, 2022.

RI SB 2446 · Senate Bill · 2022

Stage
Became law
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
10
Latest action
Jun 27, 2022

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 27, 2022

This bill passed and is now law.

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