HB 5902 Rhode Island House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY

HB 5902 prohibits property owners from including restrictions that prevent grocery stores or supermarkets from operating on land designated for selling fresh food for off-premises consumption. It allows exceptions only if a closed store relocates within one-half mile within one year, maintains similar product offerings, and meets specific timing requirements. Existing agreements made before the law's effective date remain valid. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to new property agreements.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Committee
03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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