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RI H7618

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Handy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum fine for violations involving cutting, removal, or damage to trees, plants, and shrubs on public highways or state-jurisdiction public land from $100 to $200 per offense
  • Increases maximum fine for the same violations from $500 to $1,000 per offense
  • Increases replacement tree requirement from twice the diameter of the removed tree to three times the diameter
  • Director of the Department of Environmental Management retains authority to order replacement tree planting for violations
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.

Agriculture And Forestry

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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