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RI HB 7618

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AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 7618 pass?

No. RI HB 7618 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-03-31): 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 7618 about?

Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.

Who sponsors RI HB 7618?

Slater, Handy are the primary sponsors of RI HB 7618.

Description

Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.

Introduced
2026-02-11
Latest action
2026-03-31 — 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Slaterprimary
  • Handyprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-31

    03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  2. 2026-03-27

    03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

  3. 2026-02-11

    02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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