H7502

Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7502 mandates the state to maintain all sidewalks along state highways, except for snow and ice removal.

Rhode Island H7502 amends the General Laws to shift the responsibility of maintaining sidewalks along state highways to the state, excluding snow and ice removal. This change ensures that the state is accountable for the upkeep of these sidewalks, while municipalities retain the responsibility for snow and ice removal. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Feb 4

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance