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RI H7383

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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