Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7173
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- O'Brien (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Ackerman (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 House | AS AMENDED | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Apr 28, 2026 House | PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed as amended in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - May 28, 2026 · Legislature
05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026) - May 1, 2026 · Senate
05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary - Apr 28, 2026 · House
04/28/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment) - Apr 24, 2026 · House
04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026) - Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026) - Feb 3, 2026 · Legislature
02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 30, 2026 · Legislature
01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations