Thomas J. Paolino
Rhode Island
Record ID: RI-Senate-17-PAOLINO-T
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Legislation
Sponsored Bills
| Bill | Title | Status | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2428 | AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2178 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2195 | AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2197 | AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2766 | AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2773 | AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- CONSUMER-PROVIDED TAKEOUT CONTAINERS | introduced | 2026 |
| SR 3123 | SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY | passed_upper | 2026 |
| SB 2042 | AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2057 | AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2079 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2348 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE NATHAN BRUNO AND JASON FLATT ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2997 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2343 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2892 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2398 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE (Makes it a felony to file a false police report of a crime carrying a sentence of imprisonment of not less than five (5) years.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2161 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2733 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2302 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2933 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERSâ TENURE | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2443 | AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2956 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2969 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- USE OF CROSSWALKS, INTERSECTIONS AND SAFETY ZONES | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2293 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT | introduced | 2026 |
| SB 2808 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES -- TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2638 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2665 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2716 | AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE REPEALER (Creates the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to compile suggestions for repeal of certain statutes, regulations, and executive orders.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SR 2636 | SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET | passed_upper | 2026 |
| SB 2610 | AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2615 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2621 | AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2623 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT (Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2516 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2520 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Terminates the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2530 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BIODIESEL PRODUCTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2532 | AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- AGRICULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2545 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SR 2513 | SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AS "THE 3RD RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY"" TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR" | passed_upper | 2026 |
| SB 2433 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -- QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE THROUGH VOLUNTARY QUALITY RATING SYSTEM | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2434 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2442 | AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2481 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2484 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- COST | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2486 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2490 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2493 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES (Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2500 | AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2353 | AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- FORCE-FED POULTRY PRODUCTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2371 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (Establishes a revolving fund to assist first-time home buyers and veterans to purchase a home in Rhode Island by issuing grants of up to forty thousand dollars ($40,000).) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2375 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2395 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2397 | AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2407 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS (Changes the maximum term of employment for a superintendent from three (3) to five (5) years.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2196 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS--PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SR 2198 | JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2200 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2201 | AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2217 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2223 | AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY OF MOTOR VEHICLE NON-EXHAUST PARTICLE EMISSIONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2235 | AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- AUDITOR GENERAL | in_committee | 2026 |
| SR 2236 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION ON PREJUDICE & BIAS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2239 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2243 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2274 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING (Changes the residential limit for any substantial multi-family housing project not to exceed forty thousand (40,000) residents according to the United States Census Bureau.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2275 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2277 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2279 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2283 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2284 | AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2288 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2292 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2296 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2306 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SR 2317 | JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- REFERENDUM ON LINE ITEM VETO | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2319 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2321 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2082 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2086 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2096 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION (Exempts the trade-in value of pickup trucks under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) gross weight, used exclusively for personal use, from sales tax.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2099 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SURPLUS FUNDS TAX CREDIT ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2103 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET (Requires that the governor submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly with the zero-based budget phased in over a five (5) year period, commencing with the fiscal budget year of July 1, 2027.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2150 | AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES (Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2153 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2155 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2164 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2167 | AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2169 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2179 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STANDARD AND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (Repeals daylight savings time in the state and follow the âUnited States Standard Eastern Timeâ as provided by an exemption from the advancement of time as provide by the federal Uniform Time Ac of 1966, 15 U.S.C. § 260(a).) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2075 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2012 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPARENCY IN ELECTRIC AND GAS BILLS ACT | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2019 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2022 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2023 | AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2025 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT (Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year.) | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2026 | AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX | in_committee | 2026 |
| SR 2030 | JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2034 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2053 | AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS | in_committee | 2026 |
| SB 2058 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM | in_committee | 2026 |