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H7072

Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7072 amends definitions of farm and agricultural land and farmer.

Rhode Island H7072 amends the definitions of "agricultural land" and "farmer" in the General Laws. Agricultural land now includes land suitable for agricultural operations, not just land currently used for such operations. The definition of "farmer" expands to include any individual, partnership, or corporation operating a farm, provided they have filed a 1040F U.S. Internal Revenue Form and have a state farm tax number. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 22

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jan 22

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 16

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/22/2026)

Jan 14

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources