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.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandBUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 - 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.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Jun 18, 2026
- 147 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI S 2601 · PassedJun 18
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · Jun 18, 2026
Sponsors
MLMatthew LaMountainSenator · Democrat · SD-031Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JBJohn BurkeSenator · Democrat · SD-009
WFWalter FelagSenator · Democrat · SD-010
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 18, 2026Signed by GovernorSenate
Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate
Jun 8, 2026House passed Sub A in concurrenceHouse
Jun 5, 2026Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)House
Jun 3, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate
May 27, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)Senate
May 26, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate
May 22, 2026Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)Senate
Show 5 earlier actions
Apr 2, 2026Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further studySenate
Apr 2, 2026Committee recommended indefinite postponementSenate
Apr 1, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate
Mar 27, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)Senate
Feb 13, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciarySenate
Recorded votes
PassageJun 3, 2026 · Senate · 37 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Passage In ConcurrenceJun 8, 2026 · House · 69 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Substitute A be held for further studyApr 2, 2026 · Senate · 11 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub AMay 26, 2026 · Senate · 10 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Businesses And Professions
- BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
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