SB 2944

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 21, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2944
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-05-21
Business / Commerce
Summary

Requires businesses that conduct business to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state so that consumers and small businesses may readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process.

Sponsor
Thompson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-21 Status in_committee
2026-05-21 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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