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 findings that solid waste incineration releases numerous toxic pollutants, poses threats to health and the environment, 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 welfare of Rhode Island residents and the environment.

The bill introduces definitions for various terms related to waste management, including "high-heat waste facility," which encompasses facilities using processes like combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, and others that expose waste to temperatures above 400 degrees Fahrenheit. It also defines terms such as "construction and demolition (C&D) debris," "depolymerization," "gasification," and "pyrolysis," among others. The bill explicitly prohibits the issuance of permits or licenses for the construction or operation of new high-heat waste facilities in the state, ensuring no such facility applications are granted. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.