Rhode Island Senate Bill 2639
Session 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS
Active
Passed Senate on May 5, 2026
First Action
Feb 27, 2026
Latest Action
May 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2639
State
Rhode Island
Session
2026
checkPassed on May 5, 2026
Motion Text
Passage
Senate Roll Call Votes
Appollonio, Jr.
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Madam President
Yes
Yes
Summary
Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from single straw dispensers at food service establishments.
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05/05/2026
Senate
05/05/2026 Senate passed Sub A
04/29/2026
Senate
04/29/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)
04/28/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
04/27/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/27/2026 Proposed Substitute
04/24/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
03/24/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
03/20/2026
Rhode Island General Assembly
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
02/27/2026
Senate
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Sources
RI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Feb 27, 2026 6:49:02 PM
Record Updated
May 5, 2026 10:52:42 PM