HB 8474·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS
Signed into LawFiled Apr 17, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Blazejewski (D)
Latest Action
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
Jun 23, 2026
Summary
HB 8474 amends Rhode Island law to designate bridge #44‑000000000007010, where U.S. Route 44 crosses I‑95 in Providence, as the George Nee Bridge. It requires that signs showing the name be installed using private funds, with design and placement approved by the Department of Transportation. The law takes effect immediately after passage.
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