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RI H7307
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Santucci
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AI Summary
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"Major regulations" with implementation or compliance costs of $1,000,000 or more over a two-year period cannot take effect until the General Assembly passes a legislative approval resolution authorizing them
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Executive agencies must prepare an economic impact analysis quantifying projected costs over two years and submit it to the House and Senate finance committees before proposing any regulation
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Emergency regulations for public health, safety, or welfare may bypass prior approval but must be submitted to the legislature within 30 days and expire after 90 days without ratification
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Regulations required by federal law, federal court order, or state constitutional mandate are exempt from the legislative approval requirement
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House and Senate judiciary and government oversight committees must review the act's provisions every five years
Legislative Description
Establishes the Rhode Island Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny Act which would require review and approval of rules with implementation and compliance costs of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more over a two-year period.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/27/2026