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RI S2767

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public utility companies must provide at least 48 hours advance notice before completely closing any portion of a state or municipal highway for roadway repairs or related work

  • Notice must be given to all residential and business property owners located within 1,000 feet of the road closure

  • Amends the existing Rhode Island Utility Fair Share Roadway Repair Act (Chapter 39-2.2) by adding a new section on roadwork closure notice requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires any public utility company that needs to close any state or municipal roadway for work to provide notice to all residential and business property owners located within 1,000 ft of the closed highway at least 48 hrs before the road closure.

Public Utilities And Carriers

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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