R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-13.1-207: Effective date and time.

Except as otherwise provided in § 7-13.1-208 and subject to § 7-13.1-209(d), 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 § 7-13.1-210(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 12:01 a.m. on the date specified, which may not be more than ninety (90) days after the date of filing.