Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7991
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESILIENCE -- NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL, WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND EXPEDITED PERMITTING
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Spears (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that DEM regulations and CRMC in consultation with the chief resilience officer shall update to prioritize nature based solutions for coastal resilience projects that would be coordinated by DEM using an expedited permitting process.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026 · Legislature
03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · House
03/04/2026 Committee transferred to House Environment and Natural Resources - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections