Rhode Island HB 5715: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SUGARY DRINKS (Creates a tax on sugary drinks with the intent of discouraging excessive consumption of those beverages and would create a dedicated revenue source for programs designed to benefit public health.)

Status: 05/13/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2021-05-13)

State: Rhode Island · Session: 2021 · Bill: HB 5715

Subjects: Children and Families, Food and Drugs, Health & Safety, Human Services, Taxation

Sponsors: Alzate, Amore, Barros, Carson, Fogarty, Handy, Kislak, Messier, Morales, Shanley

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