RI S2201 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-31 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-31 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
Title
Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
Sponsors
| Sen. Thomas Paolino [R] | Sen. Brian Thompson [D] | Sen. Peter Appollonio [D] | Sen. Stefano Famiglietti [D] |
| Sen. Todd Patalano [D] | Sen. Andrew Dimitri [D] | Sen. Victoria Gu [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-03-31 - Senate - Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study (Y: 10 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce |
