Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8014: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8014 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Paul Santucci (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stephen Casey (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); Doc Corvese (Democratic); David Place (Republican); and 6 more.