AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- NATURAL FOREST PROTECTION ACT

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Protects Rhode Island natural forests by banning extractive and even-age logging on state lands and preserves, allowing only limited safety, invasive removal, or selection management after review, hearings, and fines for violations.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
Last action: Mar 31, 2026 — 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Joe Shekarchi D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled