HB 8106 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY

HB 8106 would prohibit property owners and developers from including in property deeds or agreements any restrictive covenant that bans or limits grocery stores. This bill directly affects property developers, homeowners' associations, and neighborhoods with existing covenants that restrict grocery store operations. The key provision amends property law to make it unlawful to have such restrictions, ensuring grocery stores can operate without being blocked by private agreements. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Signed Jun 18, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Jun 18, 2026
Signed into law
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
upper
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
06/04/2026 House read and passed
lower
May 26, 2026
Legislature · Passed
05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
legislature
Mar 26, 2026
Committee
03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Stephen Casey
DDemocratic
RI
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