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Rhode IslandS24752026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY .

Sponsored By: Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Homeowners must share private access upkeep costs

Without a written agreement, homeowners who use a private access road must keep it in good repair, including snow removal. All benefited owners share costs, set by each home's municipal appraisal. If you or your guests cause damage, you alone must fix that part, whether you own the benefited or burdened property. Any demand for payment must include contractor proposals, evaluations, applications, costs, and how each share was calculated. Existing written agreements control, and owners can sue in Superior Court if someone refuses to repair or pay after a proper demand.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Louis P. DiPalma

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 106 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/3/2026

PROPERTY--MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 341

    6/24/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  5. Senate passed Sub A

    6/3/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)

    5/29/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/28/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    5/27/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

    5/26/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/16/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

    4/10/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

    2/6/2026Senate

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