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H8532WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTWater ResourcesThis bill directs 20% of state-collected rental fees from certain Coventry agreements to the town and its fire district.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 8, 2026 H8472TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTIONWater ResourcesThis bill prohibits comprehensive permits for housing developments in protected watershed areas specifically within the town of Coventry.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Apr 17, 2026 S3148WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILWater ResourcesThe bill requires the General Assembly to directly approve any projects filling or leasing 25 or more acres of tidal lands.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 27, 2026 S3039

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WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILWater ResourcesThis bill allows coastal property owners to build protections against ocean hazards without needing government permission first.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S2804WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANKWater ResourcesThis bill allows state infrastructure and climate resilience funds to be used for financial risk assessment and insurance planning.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture·Mar 4, 2026

S2803WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLYWater ResourcesThis bill prohibits the state from requiring inspections of water safety backflow devices more than once every ten years.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2903WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM ACTWater ResourcesCreates a voluntary state program to buy properties in high-risk flood zones and convert the land to natural open space.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

H7918WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLYWater ResourcesThis bill prohibits the state from requiring inspections of water backflow prevention devices more frequently than once every ten years.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7872WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLYWater ResourcesThis bill imposes steep fines on water suppliers for unsafe water conditions and for failing to fix outages quickly.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7915WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- REGULATION OF BOATSWater ResourcesThis bill adds a $5.00 fee to motorboat registrations to fund a state program for preserving freshwater lakes.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7991WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESILIENCE -- NATURE- BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL, WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND EXPEDITED PERMITTINGWater ResourcesThis legislation speeds up the government approval process for eco-friendly projects that use nature to prevent erosion and flooding.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8169WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM ACTWater ResourcesA voluntary program to buy properties in flood zones, help owners relocate, and convert the land to nature or parks.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8173HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACTWater ResourcesRequires water suppliers to identify and replace lead water pipes statewide, funding the process and protecting tenant rights.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8216WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILWater ResourcesThis legislation creates a committee to update state rules regarding coastal water classifications and climate change adaptation.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2583TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTIONWater ResourcesThe bill prevents developers from using expedited permits to build affordable housing in protected water supply areas in Tiverton.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 13, 2026

H7800WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANKWater ResourcesThis bill allows state infrastructure funds to pay for financial risk analysis and insurance planning for climate resilience projects.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 12, 2026

H7677WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILWater ResourcesThis bill requires the General Assembly to approve all leases of state tidal lands, regardless of the project's size.House·Signed by Governor·Feb 11, 2026

H7423STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONWater ResourcesThe state must conduct a study of wastewater systems to identify repair needs and capacity for new housing development.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 30, 2026

H7446TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSINGWater ResourcesThis bill prevents developers from receiving housing density bonuses on land designated as public drinking water supply watersheds.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 30, 2026

H7295TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSINGWater ResourcesTiverton may require developers of affordable housing to test and mitigate impacts on local water wells before building.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 23, 2026

H7292TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT--COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTIONWater ResourcesThis bill defines watershed districts and prohibits fast-tracked affordable housing permits within those protected areas in the town of Tiverton.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 23, 2026

H7309WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILWater ResourcesAllows coastal property owners to build protective structures against hazards without seeking prior government approval.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 23, 2026

S2044WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENTWater ResourcesThis bill redirects 20% of rental fees collected by the Water Resources Board from Coventry Pines Golf Club to the town of Coventry and its fire district.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Jan 9, 2026