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RI H8107

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terri-Denise Cortvriend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Rhode Island General Laws § 34-7-4, which currently prohibits acquiring a right of footway (pedestrian path) through prescription or adverse use

  • Under current law, footway rights can only be claimed if connected to a right to pass with carriages; this repeal removes that limitation

  • Allows pedestrian footway easements to be established through adverse possession, the same as other property rights

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Repeals the provisions of § 34-7-4 regarding rights of footway being acquired by adverse possession.

Property

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

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