R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-42-13.1: Employees of political subdivisions, their instrumentalities and other governmental entities.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of chapters 42 — 44 of this title, the political subdivisions of the state and the instrumentalities of those political subdivisions and all other governmental entities as defined in § 28-42-3(22) shall be deemed to be employing units. Service performed in the employ of those governmental entities shall be deemed to constitute employment subject to those chapters with the exception set forth in § 28-42-14. Except as otherwise provided herein, all other provisions of those chapters shall continue to be applicable.