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HB 7218·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT

Signed into LawFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Kislak (D)
Latest Action

05/29/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026)

May 29, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a new public corporation, the Crook Point Bridge Authority, tasked with acquiring and caring for the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and nearby property. A three‑member board appointed by the Providence mayor will run the authority, which can enter contracts, issue bonds, and manage its own finances without city or state liability. The authority must operate transparently, filing annual reports and following open‑meeting and public‑record laws.

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