Rhode Island

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

128 bills on policing Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 8094 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES Matt S. Dawson Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7088 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Samuel A. Azzinaro Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3135 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES Leonidas P. Raptakis Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7653 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT Leonela Felix Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7040 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION David A. Bennett Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3119 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION David P. Tikoian Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2985 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT Ana B. Quezada Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2733 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST Andrew R. Dimitri Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7648 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT Carol Hagan McEntee Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7135 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL Earl A. Read, III Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2955 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT Mark McKenney Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2209 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Andrew R. Dimitri Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2181 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL John P. Burke Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 8253 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Raymond A. Hull Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7753 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER Earl A. Read, III Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7041 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION David A. Bennett Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2935 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Frank A. Ciccone III Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2925 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION John P. Burke Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2292 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER Louis P. DiPalma Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 8507 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR Carol Hagan McEntee Became law Jun 11, 2026Effective without Governor's signature
SB 3241 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR Alana M. DiMario Became law Jun 11, 2026Effective without Governor's signature
SB 3152 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE Todd M. Patalano Passed one chamber Jun 11, 2026Senate passed Sub A
HB 8272 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Raymond A. Hull Passed one chamber Jun 10, 2026Referred to Senate Judiciary
HB 7149 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS Earl A. Read, III Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2326 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3116 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Frank A. Ciccone III Passed one chamber Jun 4, 2026Referred to House Judiciary
SB 2599 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE Jacob E. Bissaillon Passed one chamber May 29, 2026Referred to House State Government & Elections
SB 2481 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM David P. Tikoian Passed one chamber May 29, 2026Referred to House Judiciary
SB 3104 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Matthew L. LaMountain In committee May 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SR 2376 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $15,200,000 TO BE USED TO PURCHASE PFAS-FREE FIREFIGHTING GEAR Walter S. Felag Jr. In committee May 28, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2846 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS Frank A. Ciccone III In committee May 26, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 3204 AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE Ryan W. Pearson Became law May 20, 2026Effective without Governor's signature
SB 2730 AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT Jacob E. Bissaillon In committee May 19, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2137 AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT Jacob E. Bissaillon In committee May 19, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2545 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Gordon E. Rogers In committee May 14, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2446 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS Peter A. Appollonio Jr. In committee May 14, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2249 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS Walter S. Felag Jr. In committee May 14, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2102 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS Matthew L. LaMountain In committee May 14, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2090 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS Matthew L. LaMountain In committee May 14, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2172 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT Samuel W. Bell In committee May 13, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 8536 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY Earl A. Read, III Passed one chamber May 12, 2026House read and passed
SR 3278 SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 2026, AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY David P. Tikoian Passed one chamber May 12, 2026Senate read and passed
SB 2991 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT Tiara T. Mack In committee May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2990 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST Matthew L. LaMountain In committee May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2303 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015 Ana B. Quezada In committee May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2287 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION Samuel W. Bell In committee May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2055 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS Leonidas P. Raptakis In committee May 12, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2503 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION Stefano V. Famiglietti In committee May 6, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2410 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION Brian J. Thompson In committee May 6, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
SB 2967 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LIMITATIONS ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION Tiara T. Mack In committee May 5, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study

From Rhode Island's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.