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.

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.