R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-15: Limitations.

If a federal law or combination of federal laws take effect that is applicable to all covered electronic products sold in the United States and establishes a program for the collection and recycling or reuse of covered electronic products, the department shall evaluate whether such laws provide a solution that is equal to or better than the program created by this act. The department shall report its findings back to the legislature.