S.2532

Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2532 amends the definitions of farm and agricultural land and farmer to include land suitable for agriculture and those engaged in.

Rhode Island S2532 amends the definitions of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expands the definition of a farmer to include any person who owns or is a principal operator of a farm. Agricultural operations include commercial enterprises primarily focused on horticulture, field crops, viticulture, floriculture, forestry, stabling of horses, dairy farming, aquaculture, or the raising of livestock. This bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DRDDDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

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

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration