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SB 2343

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 10, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2343
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-03-10
Business / Commerce
Summary

Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate.

Sponsor
Paolino
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-10 Status in_committee
2026-03-10 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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