New Rhode Island laws taking effect June 24, 2025
67 laws take effect June 24, 2025.
Of the 981 bills enacted since 2025, 929 have an effective date and 52 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
Housing (12)
H5156 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Provides that the “meetings” requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5299 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- LEASED LAND DWELLINGS (Directs RIHousing to work with stakeholders to investigate and determine ways to assist an incorporated homeowners' association to exercise rights to purchase leased land.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5585 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Requires associations to provide unit owners within thirty (30) days notice of any increase in the deductible application to the association’s policy.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5586 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Creates process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions by mailing a written request for approval to the unit mortgagees via regular and certified mail.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5948 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Ensures that RI DOH is able to access the full calendar year worth of housing choice voucher data by moving the report submission deadline to align with availability of federal data.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H6067 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Clarifies roles and regulatory authority for the administration of the program involving the repurposing of vacant schools for housing, extends the deadline for conducting feasibility studies and expands access to all municipalities.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S1053 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- LEASED LAND DWELLINGS (Directs RIHousing to work with stakeholders to investigate and determine ways to assist an incorporated homeowners' association to exercise rights to purchase leased land.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S507 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Requires associations to provide unit owners within thirty (30) days notice of any increase in the deductible application to the association’s policy.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S508 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Creates process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions by mailing a written request for approval to the unit mortgagees via regular and certified mail.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S509 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Provides that the “meetings” requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S611 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Clarifies roles and regulatory authority for the administration of the program involving the repurposing of vacant schools for housing, extends the deadline for conducting feasibility studies and expands access to all municipalities.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S612 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Ensures that the department of housing is able to access the full calendar year worth of housing choice voucher data for the annual report required by this section and amends the content of the information required to be submitted in the annual report.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Healthcare (11)
H5349 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS (Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5486 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ATHLETIC TRAINERS (Requires certified athletic trainers to be trained in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors (epi-pens) and would require such professionals to be equipped with the medication while performing professional activities.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5495 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (Authorizes a midwife, nurse practitioner or physicians assistant attending a newborn to cause that child to be subject to newborn screening tests for conditions for which there is a medical benefit to the early detection and treatment of the disorder.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5550 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS (Standardizes successor appointment language for various boards and adds language providing that a quorum be a majority of appointed members and the language applies across several healthcare professional boards that currently lack this language.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5985 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT (Makes technical amendments to the RI life science hub regarding the terms of the directors, advisory committees, powers, disposition of hub assets upon termination, and tax status as a governmental unit which is a separate legal entity from the state.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage and shall apply retroactively to September 1, 2023.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H6036 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT (Recognizes the program run by the Rhode Island Medical Society or comparable program for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists, to address burnout, substance abuse, and mental and physical health issues.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S321 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ATHLETIC TRAINERS (Requires certified athletic trainers to be trained in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors (epi-pens) and would require such professionals to be equipped with the medication while performing professional activities.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S608 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS (Standardizes successor appointment language for various boards and adds language providing that a quorum be a majority of appointed members and the language applies across several healthcare professional boards that currently lack this language.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S618 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS (Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S686 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (Authorizes a midwife, nurse practitioner or physicians assistant attending a newborn to cause that child to be subject to newborn screening tests for conditions for which there is a medical benefit to the early detection and treatment of the disorder.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S695 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT (Recognizes the program run by the Rhode Island Medical Society or comparable program for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists, to address burnout, substance abuse, and mental and physical health issues.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Taxes (10)
H5698 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Establishes the assessed value of owner-occupied low- and moderate-income housing as the most recent sales price of the property.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5699 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Codac, Inc., a Rhode Island nonprofit domestic corporation, located at 45 Royal Little Drive in Providence, Rhode Island.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5735 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TAXATION OF BEVERAGES (Provides technical and other corrections to various general laws relating to taxation.)
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 3 through 9).
Sections 3 through 9: sections 3 through 9 shall take effect upon passage
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
H6043 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Makes certain technical amendments /clarifications to the statutes relating to the assessment of real property and the timing and process to appeals thereof.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H6162 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Permit the City of Providence a one-year levy cap for fiscal year 2026 not to exceed eight percent (8%).)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S1041 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Permit the City of Providence a one-year levy cap for fiscal year 2026 not to exceed eight percent (8%).)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S499 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Establishes the assessed value of owner-occupied low- and moderate-income housing as the most recent sales price of the property.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S614 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TAXATION OF BEVERAGES (Provides technical and other corrections to various general laws relating to taxation.)
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 3 through 9).
Sections 3 through 9: sections 3 through 9 shall take effect upon passage
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
S799 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Codac, Inc., a Rhode Island nonprofit domestic corporation, located at 45 Royal Little Drive in Providence, Rhode Island.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S942 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Makes certain technical amendments /clarifications to the statutes relating to the assessment of real property and the timing and process to appeals thereof.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Government (6)
H5451 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (Updates public records administration act, modifies records control schedule, designates records officer, establishes procedures for retention of records. Provides administrator submit yearly reports, establishes public reporting compliance.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5723 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED PRINTING FACILITIES PREFERENCE ACT (Requires any state agency that prints more than fifty (50) copies of a contract, publication, brochure, notice, or promotional material to use state-owned or operated print shop capable of processing the material.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H6306 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES (Allows Daniel Vaca to join Kaley Erin O’Connor and James John Pawelski in marriage on or about October 12, 2025, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S668 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED PRINTING FACILITIES PREFERENCE ACT (Requires that any state agency, state institution of higher education, and quasi-public agency that engages in printing more than 50 copies of a contract, publication, brochure, notice, or promotional material to use a state-owned or operated print shop.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S742 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (Updates public records administration act, modifies records control schedule, designates records officer, establishes procedures for retention of records. Provides administrator submit yearly reports, establishes public reporting compliance.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S867 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY (Permits the division of unclaimed property within the office of the general treasurer to accept miscellaneous intangible property belonging to Rhode Island residents.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Crime (5)
H5357 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (Repeals provisions that assess costs for women in the community corrections program for women offenders.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5639 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- KIDNAPPING (Establishes the crime of attempted kidnapping of a minor.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S296 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (Repeals provisions that assess costs for women in the community corrections program for women offenders.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S722 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (Prohibits the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S950 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- KIDNAPPING (Establishes the crime of attempted kidnapping of a minor.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Wages (5)
H5029 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES (Sets the minimum wage for 2026 at sixteen dollars ($16) per hour, 2027 at seventeen dollars ($17) per hour.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5946 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE (Prohibits the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H6161 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES (Updates and expands the current law to include menopause and menopause related conditions in the law on fair employment practices pertaining to pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S125 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES (Sets the minimum wage for 2026 at sixteen dollars ($16) per hour, 2027 at seventeen dollars ($17) per hour.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S361 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES (Updates and expands the current law to include menopause and menopause related conditions in the law on fair employment practices pertaining to pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Elections (4)
H5384 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (Increases from 7 days to 9 days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections and no certificates of election may be issued until the recount, if any, is completed.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5709 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS (Modernizes and streamlines the existing processes for getting on the permanent mail ballot application list.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S520 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS (Modernizes and streamlines the existing processes for getting on the permanent mail ballot application list.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S541 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (Increases from 7 days to 9 days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections and no certificates of election may be issued until the recount, if any, is completed.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Climate (3)
H6208 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (Strikes the words "which is naturally occurring" with regard to any promulgated rules and regulations of the department of environmental management (DEM) relating to the remediation of arsenic.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H6252 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK (Authorizes the Rhode Island infrastructure bank to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to local government units for resiliency and stormwater abatement projects.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S1070 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK (Authorizes the Rhode Island infrastructure bank to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to local government units for resiliency and stormwater abatement projects.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Finance (3)
H5740 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY (Permits the division of unclaimed property within the office of the general treasurer to accept miscellaneous intangible property belonging to Rhode Island residents.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
H5811 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- AN ACT ADOPTING THE FEDERAL SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT OF 2009 (Prohibits an individual who is licensed as both a Rhode Island real estate agent and mortgage loan originator to be compensated for both the sale of the property and the origination or referral of the loan in securing the property.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S936 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- AN ACT ADOPTING THE FEDERAL SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT OF 2009 (Prohibits an individual who is licensed as both a Rhode Island real estate agent and mortgage loan originator to be compensated for both the sale of the property and the origination or referral of the loan in securing the property.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Civil Rights (2)
H5684 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (Requires the department of administration to provide a list of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises to each prospective contractor of a construction project.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S311 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (Requires the department of administration to provide a list of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises to each prospective contractor of a construction project.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Defense (2)
H5460 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- UNIFORM AERONAUTICAL REGULATORY ACT (Adds "space force" to many sections of the general laws, listing of military branches.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S625 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO AERONAUTICS -- UNIFORM AERONAUTICAL REGULATORY ACT (Adds “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Education (2)
H5163 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM (Provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education directs all local education agencies to select one of the identified high-quality curricula and materials for science and technology no later than June 30, 2026.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
S323 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM (Provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education directs all local education agencies to select one of the identified high-quality curricula and materials for science and technology no later than June 30, 2026.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Public Lands (1)
S644 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT (Strikes the words "which is naturally occurring" with regard to any promulgated rules and regulations of the department of environmental management (DEM) relating to the remediation of arsenic.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Technology (1)
S1039 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT (Makes technical amendments to the RI life science hub regarding the terms of the directors, advisory committees, powers, disposition of hub assets upon termination, and tax status as a governmental unit which is a separate legal entity from the state.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage and shall apply retroactively to September 1, 2023.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2025
Enacted, but not yet dated (52)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect June 24, 2025 too; the record doesn't say.
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- H5306UnresolvedAN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION (Repeals legislation establishing the Capital Center Commission, which is a special development district commission for downtown Providence.)two clauses set different dates for the same provision
- H6129ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS (Authorizes the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $71,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities.)A majority of those voting on the question prescribed by section 14 vote in favor at referendum
- H6298ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, RAISING THE SMALL PROCUREMENT DOLLAR THRESHOLD BY ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING MINORITY REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIA ORDINANCE (Proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter.)Approval by Warwick voters at a general or special election of amendment question 1
- H6299ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF (I) TWO NEW HIGH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES TO REPLACE PILGRIM HIGH SCHOOL AND TOLLGATE HIGH SCHOOL AND ON-SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND (II) RECREATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Warwick to issue not more than $50,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance two new high schools and school facilities.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- H7361ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026 (Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.)Certification of a provider representative as provided in § 40.1-22.3-13
- H7408ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO MAKING REVISED APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2026 RELATING TO ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITALTakes effect upon sale of the Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds (CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc. Issue); does not take effect if the bond issue does not close by May 8, 2026
- H7491ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.)approval by the electors of the city of the question provided for in section 13
- H7606ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS (Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.)Attorney general publishes notice that at least four other states have enacted substantially similar laws limiting library e-book/digital audiobook licensing contract terms, with a combined population of at least 10 million per the most recent decennial census
- H8403ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- H8488ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN (Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by the foregoing section
- H8507ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- H8527ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.)Approval of the act by a majority of electors in the regional school district voting on the question at the election
- H8546ContingentAN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Amends a public law regarding the fixing of time for the election of officers at the town of Scituate’s annual financial town meeting.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 2
- H8580ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT (Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.)approval of the amendment by the electors of the North Tiverton fire district
- H8588ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8589ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8590ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8591ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8592ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8593ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8594ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8620ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8621ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8622ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8623ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $8,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8624ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8625ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping)Approval of this act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- S1096ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF (I) TWO NEW HIGH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES TO REPLACE PILGRIM HIGH SCHOOL AND TOLLGATE HIGH SCHOOL AND ON-SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND (II) RECREATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Warwick to issue not more than $50,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance two new high schools and school facilities.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- S1111ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, RAISING THE SMALL PROCUREMENT DOLLAR THRESHOLD BY ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING MINORITY REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIA ORDINANCE (Proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter.)approval by Warwick voters of amendment question 1 at a general or special election
- S1126ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS (Authorizes the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $71,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities.)A majority of those voting on the question prescribed by section 14 vote in favor (voter referendum approval)
- S2525ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS (Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.)Publication of notice by the attorney general that at least four other states have enacted substantially similar laws limiting e-book/digital audiobook library license terms, representing a combined population of at least 10 million per the most recent decennial census.
- S2674ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.)approval by the electors of the city of the question provided for in section 13
- S3186ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- S3241ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations in the town.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- S3242ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.)Approval by a majority of electors in the regional school district voting on the question at the referendum election
- S3243ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN (Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by the foregoing section
- S3316ContingentAN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Amends a public law regarding the fixing of time for the election of officers in the town of Scituate by requiring prior notice and posting of motions to be made from the floor at the annual financial town meeting of the town of Scituate.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 2
- S3320ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3321ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3322ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3323ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3324ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3325ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3326ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3333ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT (Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.)approval of this amendment by the electors of the North Tiverton fire district
- S3354ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3355ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping)approval by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- S3356ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3357ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3358ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than eight million dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3359ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORApproval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S721UnresolvedAN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION (Repeals legislation establishing the Capital Center Commission, which is a special development district commission for downtown Providence.)two clauses set different dates for the same provision