Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5704: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5704 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): 03/11/2025 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.
Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities. That choose to participate. Reports would be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and would be submitted to the department of environmental management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| 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
- 03/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing