Bill
HB 7991
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESILIENCE -- NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL, WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND EXPEDITED PERMITTING
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by David Bennett and 6 co-sponsors
HB 7991 accelerates permitting for nature-based coastal erosion and water management projects in Rhode Island to enhance resilience while reducing bureaucratic delays.
03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study