H8038

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

East Providence can issue licenses for hotels, motels, inns, and boardinghouses with police, building inspector, and mayor approval.

The bill authorizes the city of East Providence to issue licenses to businesses seeking to operate hotels, motels, inns, or boardinghouses. Before issuing a license, the business must obtain approval from the chief of police, building inspector, and mayor. The city can establish fees and rules for these licenses. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing