Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7991: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESILIENCE -- NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL, WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND EXPEDITED PERMITTING

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7991 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESILIENCE -- NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL, WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND EXPEDITED PERMITTING. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tina Spears (Democratic); Arthur Handy (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic); and 3 more.