Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2601: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2601 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024. Primary sponsor: Walter Felag (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Incorporates cable, broadband, Internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/03/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 05/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
- 04/02/2026 Committee recommended indefinite postponement
- 04/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
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