RI HB 7073

withdrawn

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PROHIBITED RELEASE OF BALLOONS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did RI HB 7073 pass?

No. RI HB 7073 was withdrawn on 2026-01-16 and is no longer under consideration. Latest recorded action (2026-01-16): 01/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request

What is RI HB 7073 about?

Authorizes the DEM, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, to enforce the prohibition on the intentional simultaneous release of ten or more balloons.

Who sponsors RI HB 7073?

Casimiro, Kislak, Furtado and 7 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7073.

Description

Authorizes the DEM, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement, to enforce the prohibition on the intentional simultaneous release of ten or more balloons.

Introduced: 2026-01-14
Latest action: 2026-01-16 — 01/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
Bill type: bill
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2026-01-14
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
introduction,referral-committee
2026-01-16
01/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
withdrawal

Versions

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Documents

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://status.rilegislature.gov/

Attribution

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