Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5608: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LOBSTERS AND OTHER CRUSTACEANS -- BLUE CRABS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5608 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 -- LOBSTERS AND OTHER CRUSTACEANS -- BLUE CRABS. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), David Place (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Sherry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/20/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Eliminates any limits restricting the harvesting of blue crabs in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/20/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources