HB 7173
  • Introduced
    Jan 21, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 28, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 7173
Rhode Island House Bill
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AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 (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.)
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Senate • May 01, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
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7173  as amended

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Apr 28, 2026, House
AS AMENDED
YES: 68
NO: 0
OTHER: 7
YES: 68

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 7

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    Apr 28, 2026, House
    PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT
    YES: 69
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 6
    YES: 69

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 6

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      • May 01, 2026 | Senate
        • 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
      • Apr 28, 2026 | House
        • 04/28/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
      • Apr 24, 2026 | House
        • 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
      • Apr 07, 2026 | House
        • 04/07/2026 Committee recommends passage
      • Apr 03, 2026 | House
        • 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
      • Feb 03, 2026 | House
        • 02/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
      • Jan 30, 2026 | House
        • 01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
      • Jan 21, 2026 | House
        • 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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