Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7449: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7449 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), David Place (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Marie Hopkins (Republican); Paul Santucci (Republican); Jon Brien (Independent); Sherry Roberts (Republican); and 6 more.