Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 349: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- ABANDONMENT BY TOWNS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 349 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- ABANDONMENT BY TOWNS. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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.
Allows for a qualified abandonment of public town roads which grants a public easement over said road allowing it to be converted to walking, biking, and hiking trails and access to parks, nature preserves and other recreational facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government