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RI H8038
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jenni Azanero Furtado
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the city of East Providence to create an ordinance for discretionary licensing and revocation of licenses for hotels, motels, inns, boardinghouses, and catering establishments
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Allows the city to establish reasonable fees for license issuance and revocation, and set rules regarding duration, location, number, and operation of these licenses
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Requires applicants to obtain approval from three officials before the city clerk can issue a license: the chief of police, the building inspector, and the mayor
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
3/13/2026