Rhode Island Passes Anti-Bid-Rigging Act

The General Assembly passed House Bill 6173,  the Rhode Island Anti-Bid-Rigging Act. The act prohibits two or more persons from predetermining the winning bidder of a contract proposed, offered, or otherwise submitted for competitive bidding by a government entity. Violations of this act are a felony and can cause vendors to be subject to disbarment. The bill was signed by Gov. McKee on June 30 and is effective immediately.

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