Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2800
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Senate | Passage as Amended | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 21, 2026 Senate | Approval of Amendment | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026
06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026) - May 22, 2026 · House
05/22/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing - May 21, 2026 · Senate
05/21/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment) - May 13, 2026 · Senate
05/13/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026) - May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 11, 2026 · Legislature
05/11/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026) - Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government