Rhode Island HB 5358: 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.)

Status: 03/11/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2021-03-11)

State: Rhode Island · Session: 2021 · Bill: HB 5358

Subjects: Environment, Fees, Health & Safety, Litter, Recycling, Waste (Hazardous/Solid/Toxic)

Sponsors: Bennett, Blazejewski, Carson, Cortvriend, Craven, Donovan, Knight, McEntee, Phillips, Speakman

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