HB 7618

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 31, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7618

Session 2026

Status in_committee

House in_committee 2026-03-31

Agriculture Transportation

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Handy

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-11	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-31	Status	in_committee
2026-03-31	Latest Action	Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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