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RI H7502

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maryann Shallcross-Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All maintenance of sidewalks along state highways would become the responsibility of the state, shifting this obligation away from municipalities or abutting property owners
  • Snow and ice removal on state highway sidewalks is explicitly excluded from the state's maintenance responsibility
  • Amends two sections of Rhode Island General Laws: Section 24-7-8 ("Sidewalks along state highways") and Section 24-8-6 ("Authority for sidewalks and curbs")
  • The director of transportation retains authority over approval and construction of sidewalks and curbs on state highways, including decisions on feasibility, location, type, and timing
  • The act would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.

Highways

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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