· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES

Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.

Sponsor

Matthew Dawson (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Commerce

Latest action

03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study