The bill proposes the addition of a new chapter, Chapter 23.4 titled "ACT ON COASTS -- COASTAL RESILIENCY," to Title 46 of the General Laws, which deals with waters and navigation. This chapter establishes the "Act on Coasts -- Coastal Resiliency" and outlines the responsibilities of the Rhode Island Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). The CRO is tasked with conducting a comprehensive assessment of climate risks related to sea level rise, developing a coastal resilience plan, coordinating resilience efforts across various entities, and providing technical assistance for resilience planning. The CRO is also responsible for drafting state policies on resilience, advocating for state actions on resilience, tracking and applying for federal grants, and coordinating efforts with decarbonization programs in accordance with the "2021 act on climate."

The bill specifies that the CRO must submit a statewide coastal resilience plan to the governor, the Rhode Island executive climate change coordinating council (RIEC4), and the general assembly by October 1, 2025, to be included in the state climate plan due by December 31, 2025. The plan should include strategies for climate change resilience and adaptation in coastal areas, assessments of community vulnerabilities, and recommendations for actions to prepare for climate change impacts. Additionally, the CRO is required to provide biennial reports on the state of resilience in Rhode Island, with the first report due by December 31, 2025. The statewide coastal resilience plan must be updated as necessary and reviewed at least every two years starting October 1, 2027. The act will take effect upon passage. No deletions from current law are mentioned in the provided text.