Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 494: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 494 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 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 unpaid fines for violations of municipal ordinances to be recorded as alien in the land records, where the violating real property is located. The lien would be added to amount of real estate taxes owed on the property at issue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government