Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2795: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2795 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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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 to be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and submitted to the department of environmental management.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/21/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)
- 05/20/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/20/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture