Rhode Island

Bills

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

167 bills on business and commerce Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 8324 AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 8128 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY Stephen M. Casey Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7867 AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7865 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES Brian Patrick Kennedy Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7840 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS Anthony J. DeSimone Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7477 AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT Brandon T. Voas Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7020 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE Jon D. Brien Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3180 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE Brian J. Thompson Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3150 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES V. Susan Sosnowski Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3136 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS Robert Britto Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3076 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY Robert Britto Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3075 AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES Robert Britto Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2780 AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT Matthew L. LaMountain Became law Jun 23, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 8400 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Julie A. Casimiro Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 8213 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS Patricia A. Serpa Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7424 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7064 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7002 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE Arthur J. Corvese Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3224 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Bridget Valverde Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3028 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE Stefano V. Famiglietti Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3026 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS Melissa Murray Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2866 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE Bridget Valverde Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2347 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS Robert Britto Became law Jun 22, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7859 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES Brian Patrick Kennedy Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2775 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES Mark McKenney Became law Jun 19, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7740 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Joseph M. McNamara Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7513 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES Arthur J. Corvese Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7290 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT Megan L. Cotter Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7173 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 Brian Patrick Kennedy Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3184 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Frank A. Ciccone III Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2601 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 Matthew L. LaMountain Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2424 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES Stefano V. Famiglietti Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2342 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT Valarie J. Lawson Became law Jun 18, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7427 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRIMARY CARE PRESERVATION ACT Marie A. Hopkins Passed one chamber Jun 11, 2026House read and passed
HB 7922 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY Arthur Handy Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7837 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Justine A. Caldwell Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
HB 7836 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS Joshua J. Giraldo Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 3182 AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACT Frank A. Ciccone III Passed one chamber Jun 10, 2026Senate passed Sub A
SB 2878 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Hanna M. Gallo Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2867 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CONFIDENTIALITY OF HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ACT Melissa Murray Passed one chamber Jun 10, 2026Senate passed Sub A
SB 2861 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2857 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY Hanna M. Gallo Became law Jun 10, 2026Signed by Governor
SB 2798 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND COORDINATE SYSTEM Stefano V. Famiglietti Passed one chamber Jun 10, 2026Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
HB 7920 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS Susan R. Donovan Passed one chamber Jun 9, 2026Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
HB 7070 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS Michelle E. McGaw Passed one chamber Jun 9, 2026Referred to Senate Judiciary
SB 3090 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATION Robert Britto Passed one chamber Jun 5, 2026Referred to House Corporations
SB 2862 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Lammis J. Vargas Passed one chamber Jun 5, 2026Referred to House Corporations
SB 2033 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PROTECTIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ACT Pamela J. Lauria Passed one chamber Jun 5, 2026Referred to House Judiciary
HB 7873 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND COORDINATE SYSTEM Arthur Handy Passed one chamber Jun 2, 2026Committee recommends passage in concurrence
HB 7703 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION TAX Charlene M. Lima In committee Jun 2, 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.