H7071Introduced in the House
Prohibits the importation, disbursement, distribution, or sale, of any species of non-native (exotic) terrestrial invasive plants.
Introduced by Jennifer Boylan, District 66
What does this bill do?
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Official description
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY -- RHODE ISLAND INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT ACT - Prohibits the importation, disbursement, distribution, or sale, of any species of non-native (exotic) terrestrial invasive plants.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · June 2, 2026
66
Yes
7
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (06/02/2026)
House passed Sub A
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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