Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7135: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7135 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL. Primary sponsor: Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Casimiro, Evan Shanley (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
- 03/26/2026 House passed Sub A
- 03/20/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/26/2026)
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/13/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/19/2026)
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