RI S2944 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-21 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT - Requires businesses that conduct business to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state so that consumers and small businesses may readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process.

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Title

Requires businesses that conduct business to register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state so that consumers and small businesses may readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-05-21 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-05-21SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-05-15SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
2026-03-04SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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