Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

SB 2800 — AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY

Last action — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on June 24, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Allows energy storage systems on abandoned or contaminated properties as a permitted use.

The bill permits the installation of energy storage systems on abandoned or contaminated properties without environmental impact concerns. This facilitates the use of these sites for energy storage solutions.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means that energy storage projects can be developed on properties that might otherwise remain unused, potentially leading to positive environmental outcomes.

Summary

Provides that energy storage systems located on abandoned or contaminated property be permitted by right as a permitted use and not considered to have negative environmental impacts.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence

  4. 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  5. 06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence

  6. 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)

  7. 05/22/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  8. 05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)

  9. 05/13/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

  10. 05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 05/11/2026 Proposed Substitute

  12. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026)

  13. 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  14. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  15. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 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 as Amended

Passed 33 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32001
Republican 0300
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 33401
% of votes cast 87%11%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Nay
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Not Voting
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 Nay
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Nay
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Nay

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Approval of Amendment

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31002
Republican 2100
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 35102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Not Voting
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Not Voting
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 Nay
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2800 do?
Provides that energy storage systems located on abandoned or contaminated property be permitted by right as a permitted use and not considered to have negative environmental impacts.
Who sponsors SB 2800?
SB 2800 is sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic) and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2800?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2026. Enacted.
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