Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2142: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMINENT DOMAIN
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Plain-language summary
SB 2142 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMINENT DOMAIN. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): 04/01/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the department of environmental management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain in order to provide public access to streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/01/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 03/31/2026 Senate read and passed
- 03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary