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

Business / Commerce Criminal Justice Housing Infrastructure / Utilities Public Safety

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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