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RI H7224

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the small purchase threshold for municipal construction projects from $10,000 to $25,000
  • Raises the small purchase limit for all other municipal purchases from $5,000 to $10,000
  • Thresholds will continue to be adjusted annually based on the Boston Regional Consumer Price Index
  • Municipalities retain authority to set lower thresholds by ordinance
  • Effective date: December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Increases 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.

Towns And Cities

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing1/21/2026

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