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RI H7761

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Craven

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 32-6 ("Public Use of Private Lands — Liability Limitations") to remove the state and municipalities from the definition of "owner"
  • Current law limits liability for landowners who allow public recreational use of their property without charge; this change would exclude government entities from those liability protections
  • Recreational purposes covered under the chapter include hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, hiking, bicycling, and viewing historical, archaeological, or scenic sites
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Introduced by Representatives Craven and Shanley on February 12, 2026, and referred to House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Changes the definition of owner to exclude the state and municipalities for the purposes of liability limitations relating to public use of private lands.

Parks And Recreational Areas

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026

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