S.3188

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·4/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3188 modifies the definition of "owner" to exclude the state and municipalities from liability limitations for public use of private.

Rhode Island S3188 amends the definition of "owner" in the General Laws to exclude the state and municipalities from liability limitations for public use of private lands. This change affects the liability of the state and municipalities when individuals use private lands for recreational purposes. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Apr 3

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary