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).

File Regulations Online

Filing Guide & Template

Download the agency guide to learn how to format and file regulations, and the template to draft regulations:

Rulemaking Workflows

View each workflow to determine which rulemaking action to take:

  • Proposed Regular Process

    Proposed Regular

  • Proposed Direct Final Process

    Proposed Direct Final

  • Emergency Process

    Emergency

  • Advance Notice Process

    Advance Notice

  • APA Exempt Process

    APA Exempt

  • Technical Revision Process

    Technical Revision

Rulemaking Timelines

View each timeline to determine which rulemaking action to take:

  • Proposed Regular Timeline

    Proposed Regular

  • Proposed Direct Final Timeline

    Proposed Direct Final

  • Emergency Timeline

    Emergency

  • Advance Notice Timeline

    Advance Notice

  • APA Exempt Timeline

    APA Exempt

  • Technical Revision Timeline

    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].

CONTACT US

401-347-2188

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