Rhode IslandH72222026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL .

Sponsored By: Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Cities test safer rodent control

Municipalities can choose to run a rodent Integrated Pest Management (IPM) pilot. They must mark pilot areas and at least one similar comparison area. They must inspect monthly for at least three months before and six months after IPM is used, and track every action and sanitation change. Pilots must start by July 1, 2027 and run at least 12 months unless the city ends them earlier. Within three months after a pilot ends, the department director must send a report to the mayor, then submit the approved report to the Department of Environmental Management.

State fund and rules for pilots

The Department of Environmental Management runs an Integrated Pest Management Fund. The department seeks grants and donations, and any state appropriations go into a restricted account. The department sets rules for how cities apply, get money, and report results. All parts of this chapter end on October 1, 2029 unless the General Assembly extends them.

New definitions for key pesticides

The law now clearly defines several pesticides. First-generation anticoagulant rodenticides include chlorophacinone, diphacinone, or warfarin. Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides include brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone. It also defines neonicotinoids and lists examples such as imidacloprid, clothianidin, and thiamethoxam. A permit means a written certificate from the director to buy, have, or use certain pesticides.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Rebecca M. Kislak
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

David A. Bennett
Democratic • House
Jennifer Boylan
Democratic • House
Lauren H. Carson
Democratic • House
Terri Cortvriend
Democratic • House
Susan R. Donovan
Democratic • House
Kathleen A. Fogarty
Democratic • House
Arthur Handy
Democratic • House
Michelle E. McGaw
Democratic • House
June Speakman
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 56 • No: 8

House vote • 6/3/2026

HEALTH - PESTICIDE CONTROL PASSAGE