RI S2142

Amends Rhode Island eminent domain law to authorize the Department of Environmental Management to acquire established foot paths providing public access to streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds for environmental stewardship, recreation, and public benefit

Requires the department to give deference to land currently used for agricultural purposes and prohibits acquisition if it would materially interfere with the property's primary agricultural use

Permits local community groups to care for and maintain the acquired foot paths

Takes effect upon passage