Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5182: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
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Plain-language summary
HB 5182 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Mike Chippendale (Republican), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the cost of maintaining and repairing or restoring an easement or right-of-way shall be shared by each owner of a benefited property and their costs shall be determined by and commensurate with the municipal appraisal of each property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
- 06/05/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/19/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/22/2025)
- 02/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/04/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary