R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-12.1-114: Effective date and time.

Except as otherwise provided in § 7-12.1-115 and subject to § 7-12.1-116(c), a record filed under this chapter is effective:

(1) On the date and at the time of its filing by the secretary of state, as provided in § 7-12.1-117(b);

(2) On the date of filing and at the time specified in the record as its effective time, if later than the time under subsection (1) of this section;

(3) At a specified delayed effective date and time, which may not be more than ninety (90) days after the date of filing; or

(4) If a delayed effective date is specified, but no time is specified, at one minute past twelve a.m. (12:01 a.m.) on the date specified, which may not be more than ninety (90) days after the date of filing.