HB 8613 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT

Summary

Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2026

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Introduced Jun 4, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026

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Jun 4, 2026

Introduced

06/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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