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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2803: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY

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 2803 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY. Primary sponsor: Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Brian Thompson (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.

Requires that a backflow test be performed every ten (10) years, rather than the current yearly inspection.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20

“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. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

Sources

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