The bill amends Chapter 637 of the Public Laws of 1910 to validate and ratify amendments to the charter of the Harrisville Fire District in the town of Burrillville, which were adopted and approved by the electors on November 19, 2024. Key changes include reducing the operating committee from seven to five members, with a new election structure that allows one member to serve a three-year term while the remaining members complete their existing terms. The budget approval process is modified to permit the committee to increase budget items by up to 5% without prior approval, an increase from the previous limit of 2.5%. Additionally, the bill adjusts meeting procedures, setting the annual meeting for the second Tuesday of August, requiring meeting notices to be published in a weekly newspaper or one with a digital platform, and changing the quorum for meetings to ten electors for the annual meeting or any special district meeting.

The bill also includes provisions for establishing a fire department, appointing a fire chief, and granting the operating committee the authority to enter contracts related to taxes or fees on electricity generation facilities. It outlines the fire chief's powers during emergencies, the district's ability to issue bonds, and the authority to take private property through eminent domain. Furthermore, it emphasizes the district's tax-exempt status, clarifies its non-public utility classification under certain conditions, and ensures compliance with state laws regarding open meetings and public records. The act will take effect upon passage.