Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7915: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- REGULATION OF BOATS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7915 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 -- REGULATION OF BOATS. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 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.
Authorizes the collection of a small additional fee, in addition to the registration fee paid by motorboat owners, to be deposited in a restricted account, in order to fund the newly established freshwater lake management program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 04/01/2026 Committee transferred to House State Government & Elections
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources