Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8294: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8294 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing