McKee Announces State House to Reopen on Limited Basis Starting June 1

McKee Announces State House to Reopen on Limited Basis Starting June 1

The office of Governor Dan McKee as well as Lt. Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House, and Senate President on Tuesday jointly announced plans to reopen the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, June 1.

According to a press release, all of the offices reached a consensus on operations and policy for reopening following a joint planning meeting convened by the Governor’s Office on Tuesday, May 18.

The State House will be open to the public between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. As the State will not be requiring proof of vaccination for State House visitors and employees, individuals entering the building will be required to wear a mask in all common spaces as an additional precaution.

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All visitors will sign into a visitors’ log and receive a temperature check.

Common areas will generally be open to the public. Specific wings will be roped off for health, safety and security purposes. This will also ensure appropriate capacity and proper enforcement of public health and safety from Capitol Police. 

Wedding or wedding photo appointments will resume on June 1. State House tours and other scheduled in-person activities operated by each office may resume at their discretion.

The choice to enable remote work, bring employees back in person, or any combination of the two will also be left to the discretion of each office.