Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 651: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 651 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL. Primary sponsor: Tiara Mack (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): 06/03/2025 Senate passed Sub A.
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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 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| 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
- 06/03/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/29/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/28/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/27/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture