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HB 7072

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 22, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7072
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-01-22
Agriculture
Summary

Amends the definition of farm and agricultural land to include land on which agricultural operations are being conducted or is suitable for agriculture operations, and further expand the definition of a farmer.

Sponsor
Cotter
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-22 Status in_committee
2026-01-22 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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