Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.

What This Bill Does

This bill changes how Rhode Island state agencies keep track of their rules and regulations. Currently, agencies must periodically "refile" their rules — essentially resubmitting them to confirm they are still in use. This bill updates that process by adding a confirmation and attestation system, meaning agency officials would formally verify and sign off that their rules are still active and actually being enforced, rather than just going through a paperwork formality.

Who It Affects

This bill primarily affects Rhode Island state government agencies and the people who run them. Agency heads or designated officials would be responsible for confirming that their rules are legitimate and currently in effect. Indirectly, this could benefit ordinary Rhode Islanders by helping ensure that only rules that are genuinely active and enforceable remain on the books — potentially cleaning up outdated or forgotten regulations that agencies may no longer actually use.

Why It Matters

The goal appears to be improving government accountability and transparency in how state regulations are managed. By requiring a formal attestation — essentially a sworn confirmation — the state creates a clearer record of which rules are truly in force. This makes it easier for citizens and businesses to know exactly what regulations apply to them, and it holds agencies more directly responsible for the rules they maintain. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration.