RI H8014 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-2-1)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-24 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-24 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT - Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
Title
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8014.pdf |
