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RI H8038

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jenni Azanero Furtado

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows the city to establish reasonable fees for license issuance and revocation, and set rules regarding duration, location, number, and operation of these licenses

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing2/27/2026

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