Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
What it does
Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 1606/16/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Senate passed as amended in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)Minor
- May 2805/28/2026 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrenceMinor
- May 2605/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- May 105/01/2026 Referred to Senate JudiciaryMinor
- Apr 2804/28/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)Passed House
- Vote recorded AS AMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)Minor
- Apr 704/07/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Apr 304/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
- Feb 302/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
- Jan 2101/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House CorporationsIntroduced