Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5606: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- HUNTING AND HUNTING SAFETY--WILDLIFE KILLING CONTEST
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5606 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- HUNTING AND HUNTING SAFETY--WILDLIFE KILLING CONTEST. Primary sponsor: Tina Spears (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Bans wildlife killing contests on both public and private lands in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources