Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7071: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY -- RHODE ISLAND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ACT

Enacted Last action June 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 7071 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY -- RHODE ISLAND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Susan Donovan (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); and 6 more.