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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - GENERAL POWERS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives McLaughlin, and Marszalkowski

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2019

     Referred To: House Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 45-2 of the General Laws entitled "General Powers" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     45-2-22.1. Restricted access.

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     Every city and town has the power to reasonably restrict access to public areas in any

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municipal building for reasons of public safety and security.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - GENERAL POWERS

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     This act would allow municipalities to reasonably restrict access to public areas for safety

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and security reasons.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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