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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires agencies preparing economic impact statements for small businesses contain findings that the anticipated compliance costs of a proposed rule scale proportionally with the business size, and do not impose fixed costs that favor larger businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Independent 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Small Business