HB 7173

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: April 24, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7173
Session 2026
Status introduced
House introduced 2026-04-24
Summary

Incorporates 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.

Sponsor
Kennedy
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-24 Status introduced
2026-04-24 Latest Action Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
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