Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026
To amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to provide for the prevention, management, control, and eradication of aquatic nuisance species, and for other purposes.
HB8876, known as the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026, aims to update the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. The bill focuses on preventing, managing, controlling, and eradicating aquatic nuisance species that threaten our waterways and ecosystems. This includes species that can harm the environment, economy, and public health.
The proposed changes would affect anyone involved in water-related activities, including recreational users, commercial fishermen, and industries dependent on healthy waterways. Effective control and prevention measures could protect local biodiversity and the resources that communities rely on, potentially leading to economic benefits and improved public health.
As of July 21, 2026, HB8876 has been introduced and referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries for further review. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to various committees for consideration. Upcoming steps will likely include committee hearings and further deliberations on the bill's provisions.
