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HB 8177·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Shallcross Smith
Latest Action

05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 14, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a restricted‑receipt fund financed by a monthly surcharge on telecom services, state appropriations and federal grants to support the operation of a nonprofit‑run 988 call center. It requires the center to be independent of state agencies, to report annually, and subjects the fund to standard indirect‑cost recovery rules.

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