H7844

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7844 requires businesses to register and maintain filings with the secretary of state to ensure transparency and accountability.

Rhode Island H7844 mandates that businesses operating in the state register and maintain required filings with the secretary of state. This includes annual reports for corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. The bill aims to ensure that consumers and small businesses can readily identify responsible parties, verify good standing, and effectuate service of process. It also establishes enhanced civil penalties for unauthorized business activity and increases penalties for noncompliance with filing obligations.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)