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RI S3029
RI S3029Prohibits municipalities from restricting certain landscaping equipment based on its power source. It also prohibits any changes in the regulation of the use of power equipment in the municipality, without a positive referendum vote.
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Introduced
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would prohibit municipalities from restricting certain landscaping equipment based on its power source unless the restriction was grandfathered in or as a result of a positive referendum vote. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill prevents cities and towns from banning or restricting landscaping equipment, such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers, based solely on how they are powered (like gasoline, electricity, or battery), unless such a restriction was already in place before this bill became law or is approved by a majority vote in a local referendum. The bill clarifies that municipalities can still enforce reasonable noise limits, restrictions on operating hours for all powered equipment, and regulations for public safety, as long as these don't effectively ban equipment based on its power source. Any new or changed regulations on powered equipment after this bill takes effect that contradict these provisions will be invalid.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Todd Patalano (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
John Burke (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Last Action
Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing (00:00:00 4/9/2026 ) (on 04/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3029.pdf |
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