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RI H7224
RI H7224Increases the maximum municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other municipal purchases.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would increase the maximum municipal small purchase limits from ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for construction projects and from five thousand dollars ($5,000) to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for all other municipal purchases. This act would take effect on December 31, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, effective December 1, 2026, increases the maximum amount a municipality can spend on small purchases without requiring a formal bidding process. Specifically, the limit for construction projects is raised from $10,000 to $25,000, and the limit for all other types of municipal purchases is increased from $5,000 to $10,000. These updated limits are intended to streamline the procurement process for smaller municipal needs, and the law also states that these amounts will be adjusted annually based on the Boston Regional Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, to keep pace with changing costs.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Jay Edwards (D)*,
David Bennett (D),
Lauren Carson (D),
Julie Casimiro (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7224.pdf |
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