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RI H7619
RI H7619Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge. It would also make a technical correction to a separate section of law dealing with commercial fishing dealers' licenses. Sections 1 and 3 of this act would take effect on March 1, 2027. Section 2 of this act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill would allow any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge, with these provisions taking effect on March 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill makes a technical correction to a separate section of law concerning commercial fishing dealers' licenses, specifically changing the term "lobsters" to "marine species" in relation to what dealers can purchase or possess, and this change would take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Tina Spears (D)*,
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Leo Felix (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Michelle McGaw (D),
June Speakman (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7619.pdf |
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