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RI S2201
RI S2201Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the director of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and the Rhode Island Commerce Commission collaborate to create and execute a plan aimed at helping businesses secure flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, a federal initiative designed to mitigate flood damage losses. The bill also clarifies that the "Director" refers to the head of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and makes a technical correction to the numbering of definitions within the existing "Emergency Management" chapter of Rhode Island law. The legislation will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Thomas Paolino (R)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Victoria Gu (D),
Todd Patalano (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2201.pdf |
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