Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8173
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends current law so that private side lead service replacement costs, financed by the water supplier's customers that may be eligible for reimbursement from the state, would no longer be subject to appropriation by the general assembly.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance