H 8153

2026 -- H 8153
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  STATE  OF        RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  AN ACT
  RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PAYMENTS TO FIRE COMPANIES
  Introduced By: Representatives Cotter, and Casimiro
  Date Introduced: February 27, 2026
  Referred To: House Finance
    It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
1  SECTION 1. Chapter 45-18 of the General Laws entitled "Payments to Fire Companies"
2   is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
3  45-18-4. Payments to Exeter fire and rescue service.
4  The Exeter Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 and Exeter Volunteer Fire Company 2, as
5   well as services provided by the Exeter ambulance transport, EMT intermediate, and paramedic
6   care, shall be reimbursed by the state for seventy-five percent (75%) of the costs for any calls made
7   on state property.
8  SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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  EXPLANATION
  BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
  OF
  AN ACT
  RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PAYMENTS TO FIRE COMPANIES
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1  This act would require the state to reimburse the Exeter fire and rescue departments for
2   seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of any call made to state property.
3  This act would take effect upon passage.
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