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HB 7343 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL

Summary
Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill restricts harmful pesticides at schools and requires parent notices, promoting school health/safety. This protective measure directly supports educational environment by safeguarding student/staff well-being.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts pesticide/rodenticide use at schools, reducing chemical pollution and aligning with environmental protection goals through pollution control.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lauren Carson
DDemocratic
RI
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