Rhode Island Regulation Filing Resources
The RI Department of State's Administrative Records Office manages the online regulation filing system and provides resources to format and file regulations to display in the Rhode Island Code of Regulations (RICR).
Template & Guides
Download the Regulation Template to draft rules and a guide to learn how to format and file regulations:
- RICR Regulation Template Download and use to format rules.
- Agency Guide: Rule Writers To write and format rules.
- Agency Guide: Filers To write, format, and file rules.
- Agency Guide: Rules Coordinators To write, format, and file rules.
- Agency Guide: Agency Heads To write, format, file, and sign rules.
Rulemaking Workflows
View each workflow to determine which rulemaking action to take:
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Proposed Regular
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Proposed Direct Final
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Emergency
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Advance Notice
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APA Exempt
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Technical Revision
Rulemaking Timelines
View each timeline to determine which rulemaking action to take:
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Proposed Regular
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Proposed Direct Final
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Emergency
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Advance Notice
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APA Exempt
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Technical Revision
Additional Resources
Download Additional Resources to assist the rulemaking process:
Sample Regulations
Document Templates
DISCLAIMER
The Administrative Records Office cannot provide agencies with legal advice regarding the content of regulations. For content assistance, please contact the Office of Management and Budget at [email protected].
In 2025, the General Assembly passed House bill 5522 - legislation that requires all state agencies to provide the General Assembly with copies of final rules within 20 days of filing with our office. The Administrative Records Office within the Department of State does not have the statutory authority to dictate how each agency provides notice to General Assembly members.
CONTACT US
401-222-2353