R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-119-5: Survival of lawful activities.

Action taken, rules, regulations, or standards adopted by the permanent advisory commission on women prior to July 1, 1992, in accordance with authority under resolution No. 84 of the 1970 acts and resolves and subsequent executive order and general assembly action, shall automatically continue with the same force and effect as if the action or adoption had taken place after July 1, 1992.