RI H8613 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Introduced on June 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-06-04 - Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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.

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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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-06-04HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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