Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7173: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024

Enacted Last action June 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 7173 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill O'Brien (Democratic); Sam Azzinaro (Democratic); Joseph Solomon (Democratic); Jay Edwards (Democratic); and 6 more.