Rhode Island S2417 establishes a commission to study and recommend measures to protect the state from nuclear weapons.

Rhode Island S2417 creates an 11-member commission to study and recommend measures to safeguard Rhode Island from the use of nuclear weapons. The commission will investigate the potential impacts of nuclear weapons, including environmental devastation, infrastructure collapse, and disruptions to essential services. It will also explore diplomatic agreements aimed at reducing the threat of nuclear war. The commission will hold public hearings, gather public input, and report its findings to the General Assembly, Governor, and other state officials by August 6, 2027.

Rhode Island S2417 establishes a commission to study and recommend measures to protect the state from nuclear weapons.

Rhode Island S2417 creates an 11-member commission to study and recommend measures to safeguard Rhode Island from the use of nuclear weapons. The commission will investigate the potential impacts of nuclear weapons, including environmental devastation, infrastructure collapse, and disruptions to essential services. It will also explore diplomatic agreements aimed at reducing the threat of nuclear war. The commission will hold public hearings, gather public input, and report its findings to the General Assembly, Governor, and other state officials by August 6, 2027.