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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7099: AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS -- PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7099 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS -- PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTS. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Provides Rhode Island residents over nonresidents with priority when making reservations to secure a campsite and other recreational facilities.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian KennedyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse38
Joseph SolomonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
Deb FellelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse43
Joseph McNamaraPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Doc CorvesePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse55
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Sam AzzinaroPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
  3. 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source