Governor Dan McKee has allowed controversial legislation affecting firefighter disability pensions to become law without his signature.
The law guarantees disability pensions, paying two-thirds pay, tax-free for life, to firefighters with hypertension and heart conditions.
McKee's predecessor, Gina Raimondo, vetoed similar legislation in 2017.
McKee was urged to take the same action by a coalition including town managers from across the state.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the former mayor of Cumberland McKee said municipal leaders could have made a stronger case, and he added that the bill passed by the General Assembly was veto-proof.