The bill proposes the addition of a new chapter, titled "High Heat Waste Facility Act," to Title 23 of the General Laws, which pertains to health and safety. The bill outlines the findings that solid waste incineration releases numerous toxic pollutants, poses threats to health and safety, and is the most expensive waste disposal method. It also states that energy from solid waste combustion is not renewable and emphasizes the importance of prohibiting the construction and operation of solid waste incinerators and similar facilities for the well-being of Rhode Island residents and the environment.

The bill defines terms related to waste processing, such as "high-heat waste facility," "depolymerization," "gasification," and others, specifying the processes and materials involved. It explicitly prohibits the issuance of permits or licenses for the construction or operation of new high-heat waste facilities in the state, ensuring that no such facility will be granted approval by the state. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage, indicating the urgency of addressing the environmental and health concerns associated with high-heat waste processing.