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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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A N   A C T

     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:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 45-18 of the General Laws entitled "Payments to Fire Companies"

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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     45-18-4. Payments to Exeter fire and rescue service.

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     The Exeter Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 and Exeter Volunteer Fire Company 2, as

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well as services provided by the Exeter ambulance transport, EMT intermediate, and paramedic

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care, shall be reimbursed by the state for seventy-five percent (75%) of the costs for any calls made

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on state property.

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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 -- PAYMENTS TO FIRE COMPANIES

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     This act would require the state to reimburse the Exeter fire and rescue departments for

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seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of any call made to state property.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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