H8153

Requires the state to reimburse the Exeter fire and rescue departments for seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of any call made to state property

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8153 requires the state to reimburse Exeter fire and rescue departments for 75% of call costs on state property.

Rhode Island H8153 amends Chapter 45-18 of the General Laws to mandate that the state reimburse the Exeter Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 and Exeter Volunteer Fire Company 2, along with Exeter ambulance transport, EMT intermediate, and paramedic care, for seventy-five percent (75%) of the costs for any calls made on state property. This reimbursement applies to all services provided by these departments and companies. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance