HR 5727

This bill creates an eleven-member special legislative commission to study how Rhode Island can protect itself from nuclear weapons threats and contribute to global nuclear disarmament efforts, specifically in alignment with the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The commission, which will include members appointed by state leadership and drawn from a pool of nuclear policy experts and advocates, is tasked with investigating and recommending financial, legislative, and legal measures to help transition any nuclear weapons-related jobs and activities in Rhode Island toward addressing climate change and social needs like healthcare, housing, and education. The commission must hold at least five public hearings across the state to gather testimony and will operate under Rhode Island's open meetings law to ensure transparency in its proceedings.