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RI H7383
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Creates a "regulatory relief office" within the Commerce Corporation to administer a universal regulatory sandbox program allowing businesses to temporarily test innovative products, services, and business models while receiving waivers from specified state laws and regulations
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Establishes an 11-member advisory committee including 6 business representatives, 3 state agency representatives, and 2 legislators to review applications and make recommendations on sandbox participation
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Grants approved sandbox participants a 12-month demonstration period (with possible 12-month extension) during which they are exempt from enforcement of specifically waived state laws, though participants remain subject to federal laws, criminal prosecution, and civil liability
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Requires sandbox participants to disclose to consumers that the offering is undergoing testing, may not function as intended, and that the provider is not immune from liability for damages
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Mandates quarterly reporting by participants, public notice of approved applications on the office's website, and an annual report to the General Assembly including recommendations for permanent regulatory modifications
Legislative Description
Establishes a Regulatory Sandbox program designed to provide a depository for ideas in a regulatory approach.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
1/28/2026