RI H7222 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10)
Status: Passed on June 18 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-18 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL - 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.

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Title

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


Roll Calls

2026-06-03 - House - Passage (Y: 56 N: 8 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-26 - House - House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage (Y: 9 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-06-18HouseSigned by Governor
2026-06-16HouseTransmitted to Governor
2026-06-09SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2026-06-05SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
2026-06-03HouseHouse read and passed
2026-05-29HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/03/2026)
2026-05-27HouseCommittee recommends passage
2026-05-22HouseScheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
2026-02-26HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-02-19HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
2026-01-30HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (02/03/2026)
2026-01-30HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2026-01-21HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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