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HB 7914

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

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

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- NATURAL FOREST PROTECTION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7914
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-03-31
Agriculture
Summary

Protects Rhode Island natural forests by banning extractive and even-age logging on state lands and preserves, allowing only limited safety, invasive removal, or selection management after review, hearings, and fines for violations.

Sponsor
Shanley
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 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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