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H7309

Authorizes a property owner to pursue reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards that affect life, infrastructure, or essential land uses without prior approval.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7309 allows property owners to take reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards without prior approval.

Rhode Island H7309 amends the General Laws to authorize property owners to pursue reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards that affect life, infrastructure, or essential land uses without prior approval from the Coastal Resources Management Council. This act takes effect upon passage and aims to safeguard property from coastal hazards.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections