R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-10.1: Tax payment relief during periods of governmental cessation of operations.

During periods when either the state or federal government cease the operation of governmental functions, in whole or in part, the city or town council may, by ordinance, provide relief from the payment of any interest, late fees, or penalties on any tax due or payable to the city or town previously or hereafter assessed upon real estate or tangible property, to any resident of this state employed by the state or federal government.