RI
Rhode Island House Bill H5704

Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5704

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities. That choose to participate. Reports would be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and would be submitted to the department of environmental management.

Impact

The bill is structured to establish pilot programs within municipalities which will allow local governments to design specific rodent management strategies tailored to their needs. It encourages municipalities to coordinate with the Department of Environmental Management to evaluate the success of the proposed interventions. By effectively banning certain high-risk rodenticides from consumer sale, the bill aims to reduce the risks associated with rodenticide usage while promoting environmentally friendly pest control practices.

Summary

House Bill 5704, titled the Rodent Integrated Pest Management Pilot Program Act, introduces a framework for municipalities in Rhode Island to implement voluntary rodent control programs. It aims to address rodent management through integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that utilize various non-chemical methods alongside limited pesticide use, contingent on sufficient evidence of their efficacy. This act presents a significant shift in pesticide regulation and aims to mitigate rodent populations while minimizing environmental impact.

Contention

While proponents advocate for the bill as a necessary evolution in pest control, aimed at fostering environmentally sustainable practices, there are concerns about potential limitations it imposes on rodenticide use. Critics, including some pesticide manufacturers and commercial applicators, may argue that the limitations on rodenticide sales could hinder the ability to control rodent populations effectively, particularly in public health scenarios. The balance between public safety and environmental protection remains a vital discussion point as this bill progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H7783

Precludes the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticide products which contain brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone, except in certain circumstances.

RI S2745

Precludes the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticide products which contain brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone, except in certain circumstances.

RI H6160

Pesticide Control

RI S2941

Establishes an agricultural restricted receipt account within the department of environmental management. An advisory committee would be established to determine suggested uses of the funds in said account.

RI S2153

Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.

RI H8093

Establishes the Rhode Island lake management program within the department of environmental management to aid with lake and pond management issues relating to the control of aquatic invasive plants.

RI H7654

Permits the department of environmental management and local municipalities to drain, remove, and replace an overflowing septic tank or system.

RI S2955

Permits the department of environmental management and local municipalities to drain, remove, and replace an overflowing septic tank or system.

RI H8127

Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.

RI S2535

Establishes requirements which would have to be met by an applicant prior to the issuing of permits for an activity that would have an environmental impact on or would increase the cumulative impacts on an environmental justice area.

Similar Bills

RI S0651

Creates rodent integrated pest management pilot programs for municipalities. That choose to participate. Reports would be approved by the municipality's mayor or administrator and would be submitted to the department of environmental management.

RI H7783

Precludes the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticide products which contain brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone, except in certain circumstances.

RI S2745

Precludes the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticide products which contain brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone, except in certain circumstances.

CT SB01063

An Act Concerning The Application Of Pesticides On Municipal Playgrounds And Authorizing The Use Of Certain Microbials.

RI H5216

Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and child care centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.

RI S0646

Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and child care centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.

ND SB2086

Pesticide control.

CA AB1788

Pesticides: use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.