RI HB 7918
deadAN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
Requires that a backflow test be performed every ten (10) years, rather than the current yearly inspection.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-27
- Status date
- —
- Latest action
- 2026-03-31 — 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Brienprimary
- Phillipsprimary
- Caseyprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-27
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
introduction,referral-committee
2026-03-27
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
2026-03-31
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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