Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2601
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Felag (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Incorporates cable, 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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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 3, 2026 Senate | Passage | 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 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A - May 27, 2026 · Senate
05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026) - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 22, 2026 · Legislature
05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026) - Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study - Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended indefinite postponement - Apr 1, 2026 · Legislature
04/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary