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State Government / Rhode Island / Legislation / HB 8297

HB 8297Session 2026HouseBecame law

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.

Latest development · Jun 23, 2026

06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

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Session
2026
Introduced
Mar 13, 2026
Latest passage
Jun 9, 2026
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Elections & Government

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Primary sponsorMcGaw
Primary sponsorNoret
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View full action timeline14 actions⌄
  1. Jun 23, 2026

    06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

    Executive SignatureOffice of the Governor
  2. Jun 18, 2026

    06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor

    Executive ReceiptOffice of the Governor
  3. Jun 9, 2026

    06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence

    PassageSenate
  4. Jun 5, 2026

    06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)

    Reading 3Senate
  5. Jun 2, 2026

    06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    Committee Passage FavorableRhode Island General Assembly
  6. May 30, 2026

    05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  7. May 30, 2026

    05/30/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  8. May 5, 2026

    05/05/2026 House read and passed

    PassageHouse
  9. May 1, 2026

    05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

    Reading 3House
  10. Apr 30, 2026

    04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage

    Committee Passage FavorableRhode Island General Assembly
  11. Apr 24, 2026

    04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  12. Mar 31, 2026

    03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    Committee FailureRhode Island General Assembly
  13. Mar 27, 2026

    03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

    Rhode Island General Assembly
  14. Mar 13, 2026

    03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

    IntroductionReferral CommitteeHouse

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Source data last updated Jun 24, 2026.