H7987

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7987 mandates local emergency action plans for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather and establishes a statewide.

Rhode Island H7987 requires each city and town to prepare a local emergency action plan for warming and cooling centers during extreme weather, including coordination and communication procedures. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) will establish a statewide notification system in coordination with the National Weather Service to initiate alerts. The plans must be approved by RIEMA and updated every three years. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections