· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Creates an emergency action plan related to the operation of warming and cooling centers during periods of extreme weather and establishes a statewide notification system with the National Weather Service initiating warming/cooling center alerts.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Emergency Management

Latest action

02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections