R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-8.2-3: Filing documents with secretary of state.

The original and one certified copy of a document required to be published pursuant to § 42-8.2-5 hereof shall be filed with the secretary of state, who, upon receipt of said document, shall record thereon the date and time of said filing. Upon filing, at least one copy shall be immediately available for public inspection in the office. The office shall immediately transmit to the administrative committee of the state register for printing one duplicate original or certified copy of each document required or authorized to be published pursuant to § 43-8.2-5.