Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2263: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT
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- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 2263 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/28/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 05/27/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government