AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PAYMENTS TO FIRE COMPANIES (Requires the state to reimburse the Exeter fire and rescue departments for seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of any call made to state property)

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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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