Rhode IslandH81062026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY .

Sponsored By: Stephen M. Casey (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bans most deed restrictions on grocery stores

The law voids any deed rule that blocks land from being used for a grocery or supermarket that sells fresh food to go. A temporary restriction is allowed only when all six facts are true: the seller used the old store within 6 months before the deal; the seller already bought land for a new store; the new store is similar in size and products; the new site is within 1/2 mile; it opens within 1 year; and the old-site restriction lasts no more than 18 months. Agreements made before this law took effect still apply. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Stephen M. Casey
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 62 • No: 3

House vote • 6/4/2026

ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY PASSAGE