Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2201: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2201 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 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 the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce