H7761

Changes the definition of owner to exclude the state and municipalities for the purposes of liability limitations relating to public use of private lands.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7761 modifies the definition of "owner" to exclude the state and municipalities for liability purposes related to public use of private.

Rhode Island H7761 amends the definition of "owner" in the General Laws to exclude the state and municipalities for liability limitations concerning public use of private lands. This change means that the state and local governments would not be considered owners for purposes of limiting liability when individuals use private lands for recreational activities. The bill 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 26

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary