H7351

Allows the department of environmental management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain, to provide public access to streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7351 allows the Department of Environmental Management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain for public access to.

Rhode Island H7351 amends the state's eminent domain laws to allow the Department of Environmental Management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain. This acquisition aims to provide the public with access to streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. The bill also permits local community groups to care for and maintain these foot paths. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary