2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H5886: Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate.

Legislative Summary

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES - Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocate.

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Bill History

2/28/2025
Introduced, referred to House Small Business
House of Representatives
3/28/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
House of Representatives
4/3/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/28/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Small Business(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/28/202582.9 KB