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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3188: AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- PUBLIC USE OF PRIVATE LANDS-LIABILITY LIMITATIONS

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 3188 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- PUBLIC USE OF PRIVATE LANDS-LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.

Changes the definition of owner to exclude the state and municipalities for the purposes of liability limitations relating to public use of private lands.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4

“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. 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
  3. 04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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