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RI S3079
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Britto
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AI Summary
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Members of federally recognized Indian tribes located in Rhode Island would receive free freshwater fishing licenses under the hunting and fishing license exceptions statute
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Members of federally recognized Indian tribes located in Rhode Island would also receive free recreational saltwater fishing licenses, joining residents over age 65 and active military in the no-fee category
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Technical correction changes "lobsters" to "marine species" in the commercial fishing dealers' license statute to align terminology
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Sections establishing free tribal fishing licenses take effect March 1, 2027; the 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 Senate Environment and Agriculture
3/13/2026