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H7618

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.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Increases the maximum penalty for damaging trees, plants, and shrubs on public land from $500 to $1,000.

Rhode Island H7618 increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, or damage of trees, plants, and shrubs on public highways or public land from $500 to $1,000. The bill also mandates that any replacement tree must have a diameter three times that of the removed tree. This act aims to protect public trees and plants, emphasizing their role in environmental quality and urban cooling.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources