SB 2773 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- BY POSSESSION AND PRESCRIPTION
Last action — 06/13/2024 Senate read and passed
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
Limits footway rights near the Pawtuxet River in Warwick and Cranston.
This bill restricts footway rights, allowing them only within 100 yards of the Pawtuxet River and under specific conditions. It also addresses carriages passing rights that can be acquired through prescription or adverse use.
Summary
Denies the right of footway, except within one hundred (100) yards of the Pawtuxet River in the cities of Warwick and Cranston and except in connection with a right to pass with carriages to be acquired by prescription or adverse use.
Bill Text
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Read SB 2773 on the official Rhode Island source →Action History
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06/13/2024 Senate read and passed
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06/13/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
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06/13/2024 Committee recommends passage
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06/11/2024 Scheduled for consideration (06/13/2024)
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04/23/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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04/19/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2024)
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03/08/2024 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Sponsors
- Miller · Primary
- Matthew L. LaMountain · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Miller
- Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (112)
112 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 112 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cano | — | Yea |
| DeLuca | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Picard | — | Yea |
| Mr. President | — | Yea |
| de la Cruz | — | Yea |
| Alana M. DiMario | Democratic | Yea |
| Ana B. Quezada | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget Valverde | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Tikoian | Democratic | Yea |
| Dawn Euer | Democratic | Yea |
| Frank A. Ciccone III | Democratic | Yea |
| Hanna M. Gallo | Democratic | Yea |
| Jacob E. Bissaillon | Democratic | Not Voting |
| John J. Lombardi | Democratic | Yea |
| John P. Burke | Democratic | Yea |
| Jonathon Acosta | Democratic | Yea |
| Leonidas P. Raptakis | Democratic | Yea |
| Linda L. Ujifusa | Democratic | Yea |
| Louis P. DiPalma | Democratic | Yea |
| Mark McKenney | Democratic | Yea |
| Matthew L. LaMountain | Democratic | Yea |
| Meghan E. Kallman | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Murray | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Pamela J. Lauria | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert Britto | Democratic | Yea |
| Ryan W. Pearson | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel D. Zurier | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel W. Bell | Democratic | Yea |
| Tiara T. Mack | Democratic | Not Voting |
| V. Susan Sosnowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Valarie J. Lawson | Democratic | Yea |
| Victoria Gu | Democratic | Yea |
| Walter S. Felag Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Elaine J. Morgan | Republican | Yea |
| Gordon E. Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas J. Paolino | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2773 do?
- Denies the right of footway, except within one hundred (100) yards of the Pawtuxet River in the cities of Warwick and Cranston and except in connection with a right to pass with carriages to be acquired by prescription or adverse use.
- Who sponsors SB 2773?
- SB 2773 is sponsored by Miller and Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 2773?
- This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 2773?
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