Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 8 D cosponsors

SB 2704 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- ACQUISITION OF LAND

Last action — 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Allows cities to create 'special ways' with alternative regulations for cultural and scenic preservation.

This bill enables cities and towns to designate specific areas as 'special ways' to apply different rules that support the preservation of cultural, historic, or scenic characteristics. These alterations aim to enhance the community's unique identity and charm.

What this means for you
  • Families: For families, this could mean a more preserved and culturally rich environment to live in and enjoy.

Summary

Provides that cities or towns may, by ordinance, designate "special ways" throughout the city or town which would be subject to alternative regulations to preserve its cultural, historic or scenic character.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  2. 06/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  3. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  4. 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute

  5. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  6. 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  8. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 3000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
de la Cruz — Yea
Madam President — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson 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 Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski 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

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2704 do?
Provides that cities or towns may, by ordinance, designate "special ways" throughout the city or town which would be subject to alternative regulations to preserve its cultural, historic or scenic character.
Who sponsors SB 2704?
SB 2704 is sponsored by Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic), and Victoria Gu (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2704?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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