Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7758: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BED BUGS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES ACT

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7758 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BED BUGS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES ACT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Megan Cotter (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Jenni Furtado (Democratic); and 6 more.