RI H5986 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-09 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Increases penalties for damages to electric/cellular communication lines from $3,000 to $50,000/imprisonment from 2 to10 years, or both/requires restitution for economic harm/increases water supply systems imprisonment to 10 years plus restitution.

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Title

Public Utilities

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-03-09HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-03-05HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/09/2021)
2021-02-26HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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