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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7477: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7477 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 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.

Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike ChippendalePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Brandon VoasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse57

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
  4. 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
  5. 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A
  6. 06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)
  7. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  8. 05/31/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 05/31/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
  10. 05/12/2026 House voted to recommit to House Corporations
  11. 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)
  12. 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Showing 12 most recent of 19 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source