S.2601

Incorporates cable, broadband, Internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.

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Rhode Island S2601 updates the crime of injuring electric and communication lines to include cable, broadband, Internet, and wireless means, and.

Rhode Island S2601 expands the definition of injuring electric and communication lines to include cable, broadband, Internet, and wireless means. It also authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for critical infrastructure that has been or is reasonably at risk of vandalism, trespass, theft, or damage by extreme weather or climate change-related disasters. This act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed Sub A in concurrence