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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide that the public's rights and privileges of the shore established by Article I, Sections 16 and 17 of the State Constitution may be exercised where shore exists, on wet or dry sand or rocky beach up to ten feet (10') landward of the high tide line but not where no passable shore exists with abutting landowners afforded limited liability. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the public's rights and privileges of the shore in Rhode Island, as established by the state's constitution. It defines the "recognizable high tide line" as a visible mark on the shore that indicates the maximum height reached by a rising tide, and allows the public to exercise their rights and privileges up to 10 feet landward of this line, while excluding areas without a passable shore or with private amenities. The bill also requires the Coastal Resources Management Council and Department of Environmental Management to educate the public and property owners about these rights, and to develop signage for shoreline locations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Mark McKenney (D)*,
Alana DiMario (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Meghan Kallman (D),
Joshua Miller (D),
Ryan Pearson (D),
Sue Sosnowski (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 06/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0417A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/SenateText23/S0417.pdf |
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