H7873

Updates the RI coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the NGS, a federal agency which is part of NOAA and the USDC. Modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot to provide uniformity.

Chamber Passed·4/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island updates its coordinate system to the latest National Geodetic Survey standards and adopts the international foot for uniformity.

Rhode Island H7873 updates the state's coordinate system to adopt the most recent system of plane coordinates established by the National Geodetic Survey, a federal agency under NOAA and the USDC. The bill modifies the meter to foot conversion to adopt the international foot, ensuring uniformity. This change affects land surveyors and property records, requiring them to conform to the new standards when presenting coordinates for recording. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–0 · Apr 14
Current
The Senate
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

DRDDDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Consideration

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Consideration

History

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage in concurrence

May 29

Senate

Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

May 1

Senate

Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture