S.2475

Repeals certain provisions of the law regarding maintenance of private easements and rights of way.

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Rhode Island S2475 repeals certain provisions regarding the maintenance of private easements and rights of way.

Rhode Island S2475 amends the law to change how maintenance and repair costs for private easements and rights of way are handled. It removes the requirement for an enforceable written agreement and instead mandates that the cost of maintaining and repairing these areas be shared by each owner of a benefited property. The cost share is determined by the municipal appraisal of each property. If an owner damages an easement or right of way, they are solely responsible for the repair costs. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Consideration

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Jun 24

Senate

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 10

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence