Rhode Island
| Bill | Title | Status | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 7858 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.) | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7730 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7036 | AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7363 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT (Establishes the commuter transportation benefit chapter. Employers with five hundred (500) or more employees required to establish a pre-tax commuter transportation fringe benefit program.) | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7629 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | introduced | 2026 |
| HR 8323 | HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH 19, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE DAY"" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8332 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8155 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7653 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8170 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT (Restore the rights of school administrators and staff members, who have retired to exceed the ninety-day (90) cap on post-retirement employment and work up to one hundred eighty (180) days during a school year.) | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7436 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8484 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.) | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 7959 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 7537 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 7025 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS (Requires school committees to provide transportation for any students who resides two (2) or more miles from school.) | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7547 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 7332 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8347 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 7762 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING CREDIT REPORTS ACT | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8300 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR | introduced | 2026 |
| HR 8635 | HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE JULIE A. CASIMIRO FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8506 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7836 | AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 8588 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8589 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8590 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8591 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8592 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8593 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8594 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7946 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8504 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES | enacted | 2026 |
| HB 7919 | AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8429 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7938 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7415 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7198 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS | introduced | 2026 |
| HR 8616 | HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY"" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2026 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8587 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8069 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | introduced | 2026 |
| HR 8600 | HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2026, TO BE "LUPUS DAY"" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8333 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | introduced | 2026 |
| HR 8570 | HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY"" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HR 8574 | HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MAY 19TH, 2026 | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7631 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7199 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8265 | AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 7051 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8156 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8176 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8180 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7689 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM (Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7690 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7389 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT (Appropriates nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($950,000) to establish a bilingual education support fund within the department of elementary and secondary education and provides for implementation of support and access to bilingual education.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8211 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER INITIATIVE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7466 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026 | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7794 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7797 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7313 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 7597 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8196 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8526 | HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 4, 2026, AS A "NATIONAL DAY OF REASON"" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND AFFIRMING THE CENTRAL IMPORTANCE OF REASON IN THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY" | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7323 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8172 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026 | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8174 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8175 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8182 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008 | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8282 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7588 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM (Appropriates the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to fund the Thundermist family medicine residency program during fiscal year 2027 and every fiscal year thereafter.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8336 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7651 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7158 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8496 | HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMCA IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF THE RHODE ISLAND ALLIANCE OF YMCAS | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7458 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 7811 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7584 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION (Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8208 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE HOUSING NETWORK: THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, DBA HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8408 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS 2013 | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8254 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7252 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7774 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8098 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8204 | JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO FINANCE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SAMUEL SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES, OR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL FACILITIES AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $22,500,000 CITY BONDS, CITY NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7454 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8138 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8009 | AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8089 | AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8334 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7431 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION (Creates "Harter's Law"" to extend the civil statute of limitations | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7037 | AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT (Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7958 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8080 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8443 | HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 19-25 OF 2026 TO BE "MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK"" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HR 8444 | HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING LEANNE BARRETT FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WISHING HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER NEW ROLE AT THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 8315 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8137 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026 | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8317 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fills the budget deficit and restore service cuts, and implements the State's Act on Climate.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8145 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7132 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HOMICIDE (Prohibits the imposition of a sentence of life without parole upon any person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7909 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8178 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011 (Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8197 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8369 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8079 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JURY LISTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8328 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8423 | HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY""" | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7506 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7272 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7808 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8191 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7691 | AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES (Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2027.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8207 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON PREJUDICE & BIAS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7461 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATE AID | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8067 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8073 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7987 | AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7998 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7270 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7554 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 7340 | HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING RHODE ISLAND INSURERS AND THE RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7861 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8130 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7203 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7204 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7205 | AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 7483 | HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANTI-LITTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7508 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN SLATE ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8266 | HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EXPANDING PATHWAYS INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8275 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACT (Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee"") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing (""solitary confinement"") | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8372 | HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 31, 2026 AS âALZHEIMERâS ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAYâ IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7445 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FAITH-BASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7450 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8136 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8318 | AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8330 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACT (Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7970 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MECHANICAL TRADES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8245 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) monthsâ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7994 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7854 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7232 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND FUSION VOTING ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8194 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX | introduced | 2026 |
| HB 8250 | AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7346 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8135 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 8143 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7947 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7486 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM (Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| HR 8321 | HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | passed_lower | 2026 |
| HB 7142 | AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| HB 7927 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | in_committee | 2026 |