Rhode Island Bill S 2796 Requires Artificial Turf Producers to Report Full Chain of Custody

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (Requires the producer of artificial turf and turf infill sold or distributed in RI to report its chain of custody, from installation to use, repurposing, recycling and disposal to the department of environmental management.)

Last action · March 4, 2026: Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and AgricultureSponsors: Bridget Valverde and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island bill S 2796 requires producers of artificial turf and sold or distributed in the state to report their complete to the Department of Environmental Management. The reporting mandate covers all lifecycle stages from initial installation through use, repurposing, recycling, and ultimate disposal.

Why it matters

Manufacturers and distributors of artificial turf products must establish comprehensive tracking systems and submit lifecycle data to state environmental regulators or face compliance risks.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

artificial turf producers

Producers must compile and submit chain of custody data covering installation, use, repurposing, recycling, and disposal to state regulators.

Directly affected

Department of Environmental Management

The department receives and processes chain of custody reports for artificial turf and turf infill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must submit the chain of custody reports under S 2796?

Producers of artificial turf and sold or distributed in Rhode Island are required to submit the reports.

Which state agency receives the artificial turf reports?

The Department of Environmental Management receives the reports.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the Senate.

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Mar 4, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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