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RI H7351

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McNamara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands permissible uses of eminent domain to allow the Department of Environmental Management to acquire established foot paths for public ownership
  • Purpose is to provide public access to streams, lakes, and ponds through these acquired foot paths
  • Authorizes the Department to allow local community groups to care for and maintain the acquired foot paths
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows the department of environmental management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain, to provide public access to streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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