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RI H7619

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tina Spears

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Members of federally recognized Indian tribes located in Rhode Island would receive free freshwater fishing licenses, with no fee required
  • Members of federally recognized Indian tribes located in Rhode Island would also qualify for free recreational saltwater fishing licenses (normally $7 for residents)
  • Technical correction replaces "lobsters" with "marine species" in commercial fishing dealer license regulations
  • Freshwater and saltwater licensing provisions take effect March 1, 2027; commercial dealer technical correction takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.

Fish And Wildlife

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/11/2026

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