H8107

Repeals the provisions of § 34-7-4 regarding rights of footway being acquired by adverse possession.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8107 repeals the prohibition on acquiring footway rights through adverse possession.

Rhode Island H8107 repeals Section 34-7-4 of the General Laws, which previously denied the acquisition of footway rights through adverse possession, except when claimed in connection with a right to pass with carriages. This change effectively eliminates the statutory prohibition against acquiring a right of footway by adverse possession. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary