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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2532: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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

SB 2532 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican). 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.

Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21

“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. 03/27/2026 Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
  4. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  5. 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Sources

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