The proposed bill, titled the "High Heat Waste Facility Act," aims to prohibit the construction and operation of new high-heat waste facilities in Rhode Island. The bill highlights the dangers associated with solid waste incineration, which releases numerous toxic pollutants and poses significant health and environmental risks. It defines a "high-heat waste facility" as any facility that utilizes processes such as combustion, gasification, or pyrolysis at temperatures exceeding 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and includes advanced recycling facilities that convert post-use polymers into fuels or chemical feedstocks.

To implement this prohibition, the bill introduces new legal language into Title 23 of the General Laws, specifically adding Chapter 19.19, which outlines definitions related to high-heat waste facilities and explicitly states that no permits or licenses shall be issued for their construction or operation. This act will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the state's commitment to protecting the health and safety of its residents and the environment by preventing the establishment of facilities that could exacerbate pollution and waste management issues.