Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 19, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Committee: Corporations
Sponsors:
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep,
Teresa Tanzi (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 19, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 19, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT - Amends the state’s online E-Permitting Portal using automated plan review and instant permit issuance.
Establishes the Rhode Island Special Deposits Act to be governed by an account agreement between the bank and the depositor or its beneficiary.
House read and passed
Last action: Mar 19, 2026Last vote: Mar 12, 2026Introduced: Jan 23, 2026
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACT - Establishes the Rhode Island Special Deposits Act to be governed by an account agreement between the bank and the depositor or its beneficiary.
Sponsors:
Jason Knight (D) – Rep,
Hagan McEntee (D) – Rep [Co],
Matthew Dawson (D) – Rep [Co]
Joint Vote · Mar 12, 2026House Committee on Corporations: PassageYea: 12Nay: 0Absent: 3Passed
Mar 19, 2026HouseHouse read and passed
Mar 13, 2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (03/19/2026)
Mar 12, 2026HouseCommittee recommends passage
Mar 6, 2026HouseScheduled for consideration (03/12/2026)
Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Jan 23, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 19, 2026Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE - Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.
Committee: Corporations
Sponsors:
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep,
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co],
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
George Nardone (R) – Rep [Co],
David Place (R) – Rep [Co],
Raymond Hull (D) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 19, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
Requires that any costs, tariffs or other mandates related to the state’s renewable energy growth program be reviewed and approved by the general assembly.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 19, 2026Introduced: Jan 16, 2026
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THE RENEWABLE ENERGY GROWTH PROGRAM - Requires that any costs, tariffs or other mandates related to the state’s renewable energy growth program be reviewed and approved by the general assembly.
Committee: Corporations
Sponsors:
David Place (R) – Rep,
Marie Hopkins (R) – Rep [Co],
Christopher Paplauskas (R) – Rep [Co],
Sherry Roberts (R) – Rep [Co],
Brian Newberry (R) – Rep [Co],
George Nardone (R) – Rep [Co],
Robert Quattrocchi (R) – Rep [Co],
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
Richard Fascia (R) – Rep [Co]
Mar 19, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
Jan 16, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
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
House read and passed
Last action: Mar 19, 2026
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
Sponsors:
Grace Diaz (D) – Rep,
Joseph Shekarchi (D) – Rep [Co],
Christopher Blazejewski (D) – Rep [Co],
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
Christopher Paplauskas (R) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep [Co],
Brian Kennedy (D) – Rep [Co],
Samuel Azzinaro (D) – Rep [Co]
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE SENATE PRESIDENT DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO AND COMMEMORATING THE NAMING OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE CHAMBER IN HIS HONOR
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
Last action: Mar 19, 2026
Senate Resolution Honoring The Life And Legacy Of The Late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio And Commemorating The Naming Of The Rhode Island Senate Chamber In His Honor
Sponsors:
Valarie Lawson (D) – Sen,
Frank Ciccone (D) – Sen [Co],
David Tikoian (D) – Sen [Co],
Hanna Gallo (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 19, 2026SenateRecommended for Immediate Consideration
Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
INSURANCE -- FEE SCHEDULE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR BILLING ACT - Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.
Committee: Corporations
Sponsors:
David Place (R) – Rep,
Marie Hopkins (R) – Rep [Co],
Megan Cotter (D) – Rep [Co],
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Jason Knight (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
Amends the timelines related to healthcare provider credentialing.
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING - Amends the timelines related to healthcare provider credentialing.
Committee: Health & Human Services
Sponsors:
David Place (R) – Rep,
Marie Hopkins (R) – Rep [Co],
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co],
Rebecca Kislak (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep [Co],
Megan Cotter (D) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Jason Knight (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.
Introduced, referred to House Labor
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
Matthew Dawson (D) – Rep
Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Removes the exemption for tinting of the windshield and imposes fines of $250 for a first and second offense and subsequent offenses are punishable by a $250 fine and up to a one year suspension of the vehicle registration.
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS - Removes the exemption for tinting of the windshield and imposes fines of $250 for a first and second offense and subsequent offenses are punishable by a $250 fine and up to a one year suspension of the vehicle registration.
Committee: State Government & Elections
Sponsors:
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep,
David Bennett (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co],
Raymond Hull (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $217,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA - Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $217,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.
Raises the per diem rate by thirteen percent (13%) for Medicaid reimbursement for Tier C services provide by assisted living residence beginning January 1, 2027.
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM - Raises the per diem rate by thirteen percent (13%) for Medicaid reimbursement for Tier C services provide by assisted living residence beginning January 1, 2027.
Committee: Finance
Sponsors:
Matthew Dawson (D) – Rep
Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance
Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX - Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.
Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT - Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Main Street Rhode Island Program (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) To The Main Street Rhode Island Program.)
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.)
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 18, 2026
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.)
Committee: Finance
Sponsors:
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep
Mar 18, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance
Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, aligns state law with federal standards and removes a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 11, 2026
PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT - Amends the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act to clarify housing-status enforcement, ban discriminatory housing notices, aligns state law with federal standards and removes a ban on public discussion of fair housing cases.
Provides educators and administrators employed in a charter public school or mayoral academy with prevailing wage and benefits oversight and recourse if found in violation of the same.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 6, 2026
EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Provides educators and administrators employed in a charter public school or mayoral academy with prevailing wage and benefits oversight and recourse if found in violation of the same.
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 RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals.)
Withdrawn at sponsor's request
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 6, 2026
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 Ri Public Transit Authority To Continue Services, Hire And Train More Bus Operators, And Implement The State's Act On Climate Goals.)
Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 5, 2026
SPORTS, RACING, AND ATHLETICS -- DOG RACING IN BURRILLVILLE, LINCOLN, AND WEST GREENWICH - Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.
Committee: Labor and Gaming
Sponsors:
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen
Mar 18, 2026SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 9, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Mar 9, 2026SenateMeeting postponed (03/11/2026)
Mar 6, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Mar 5, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Mar 4, 2026
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES - Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
Committee: Labor and Gaming
Sponsors:
Brian Thompson (D) – Sen,
Melissa Murray (D) – Sen [Co],
Stefano Famiglietti (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 18, 2026SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 9, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Mar 9, 2026SenateMeeting postponed (03/11/2026)
Mar 6, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Mar 4, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Requires the employer, at the time of hiring, to furnish to their employees an itemized list of the terms and conditions of the employment and mandates that each payday a pay stub explaining how their wages were calculated is provided.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES - Requires the employer, at the time of hiring, to furnish to their employees an itemized list of the terms and conditions of the employment and mandates that each payday a pay stub explaining how their wages were calculated is provided.
Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES - Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Makes construction contractors civilly liable and/or jointly civilly liable for any claims of wage theft or nonpayment from an employee against the contractor, its subcontractors and any subcontractor.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES - Makes construction contractors civilly liable and/or jointly civilly liable for any claims of wage theft or nonpayment from an employee against the contractor, its subcontractors and any subcontractor.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
David Bennett (D) – Rep,
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep [Co],
Hagan McEntee (D) – Rep [Co],
David Morales (D) – Rep [Co],
June Speakman (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Handy (D) – Rep [Co],
Raymond Hull (D) – Rep [Co],
Lauren Carson (D) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Excludes from the definition of an "employee" any individual employed in catering, commissary, or food establishment, for purposes of the provisions requiring payment of wages at one and one-half normal rate of pay for work on holidays and Sundays.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- WORK ON HOLIDAYS AND SUNDAYS - Excludes from the definition of an "employee" any individual employed in catering, commissary, or food establishment, for purposes of the provisions requiring payment of wages at one and one-half normal rate of pay for work on holidays and Sundays.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
Alex Finkelman (D) – Rep
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM - Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Jacquelyn Baginski (D) – Rep,
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep,
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Handy (D) – Rep [Co],
Anthony DeSimone (D) – Rep [Co],
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
David Morales (D) – Rep [Co],
Rebecca Kislak (D) – Rep [Co],
Joshua Giraldo (D) – Rep [Co],
Jose Batista (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS - Prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep,
Teresa Tanzi (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Handy (D) – Rep [Co],
Edith Ajello (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
Jose Batista (D) – Rep [Co],
Megan Cotter (D) – Rep [Co],
Enrique Sanchez (D) – Rep [Co],
David Morales (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Requires landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding their shoreline access rights.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Requires landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding their shoreline access rights.
Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Jacquelyn Baginski (D) – Rep,
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL TENANT'S RIGHT TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ACT - Creates the division of civil representation within the department of housing and require civil representation by a Designated Legal Organization to provide legal representation to all tenants who qualify in eviction proceedings.
Spells out the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant with respect to the inspection and treatment of bed bugs in residential premises.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BED BUGS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES ACT - Spells out the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant with respect to the inspection and treatment of bed bugs in residential premises.
Establishes the fair chance in housing credit reports act to provide standards for which a credit report can be used in considering a rental application.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
PROPERTY -- FAIR CHANCE IN HOUSING CREDIT REPORTS ACT - Establishes the fair chance in housing credit reports act to provide standards for which a credit report can be used in considering a rental application.
Prohibits the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords to determine the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Prohibits the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords to determine the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant.
Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Increases the notification time about rent increases and termination of tenancy for month-to-month tenants.
Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.
Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
David Bennett (D) – Rep,
John Edwards (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep [Co],
Mary Messier (D) – Rep [Co],
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep [Co],
Deborah Fellela (D) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 12, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Provides that commencing January 1, 2027, the minimum wage shall be twenty-four dollars ($24.00) per hour.
Requires all health care workers who are employed on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES -- HEALTHCARE WORKER OVERTIME PAY - Requires all health care workers who are employed on any Sunday or holiday, to be compensated at the rate of time and one-half.
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
Committee recommends passage
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW - Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
Sponsors:
David Bennett (D) – Rep
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommends passage
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for consideration (03/18/2026)
Mar 10, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 6, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.
Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep,
Charlene Lima (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co],
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep [Co],
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep [Co],
Gregory Costantino (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION - Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep,
Charlene Lima (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co],
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep [Co],
Gregory Costantino (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Feb 4, 2026
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES -- OVERTIME - Requires small employers with one to fifty (1-50) employees and large employers with fifty (50) or more employees to pay overtime wages to exempt workers if their salary exceeds varying multipliers of minimum wage for a forty (40) hour workweek.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep,
David Bennett (D) – Rep [Co],
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co],
John Edwards (D) – Rep [Co],
Mary Messier (D) – Rep [Co],
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D) – Rep [Co],
Joshua Giraldo (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Jan 23, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Requires effective January 1, 2027, that upon the execution of a lease agreement for a mobile and manufactured homes in a mobile and manufactured home park, a complete copy of the lease be provided to the tenant within 10 days of execution.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
George Nardone (R) – Rep,
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
Robert Quattrocchi (R) – Rep [Co],
David Place (R) – Rep [Co],
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Jan 16, 2026
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS - Amends the definition of public works so that it would include any public works projects performed for any city or town or quasi-municipal entity and the state and any quasi-state entity.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
John Edwards (D) – Rep,
David Bennett (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Jan 16, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Allows a tenant to pay an increased security deposit in monthly increments over the course of a twelve (12) month period.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Jan 15, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Allows a tenant to pay an increased security deposit in monthly increments over the course of a twelve (12) month period.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
John Lombardi (D) – Rep,
Raymond Hull (D) – Rep [Co],
Enrique Sanchez (D) – Rep [Co],
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Prohibits landlords from inquiring about an applicant's prior incarceration and from discriminating against those who have been released from prison.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 18, 2026Introduced: Jan 9, 2026
PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT - Prohibits landlords from inquiring about an applicant's prior incarceration and from discriminating against those who have been released from prison.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
John Lombardi (D) – Rep,
Raymond Hull (D) – Rep [Co],
Edith Ajello (D) – Rep [Co],
Enrique Sanchez (D) – Rep [Co],
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep [Co],
Leonela Felix (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
Jan 9, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Permits students diagnosed with asthma, a condition that may lead to bronchospasm or anaphylaxis, or both, to carry and self-administer asthma medication or auto-injectable or intranasal epinephrine, or both.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Permits students diagnosed with asthma, a condition that may lead to bronchospasm or anaphylaxis, or both, to carry and self-administer asthma medication or auto-injectable or intranasal epinephrine, or both.
Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Joseph Solomon (D) – Rep,
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Requires the installation and use of a weapons detection system at every public entrance to any school building, gymnasium, school event facility, sporting event site and any site where a school hosts or participates in an event even if off campus.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires the installation and use of a weapons detection system at every public entrance to any school building, gymnasium, school event facility, sporting event site and any site where a school hosts or participates in an event even if off campus.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Anthony DeSimone (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Requires the names of any noncredentialled school employee who is terminated for good and just cause, to be furnished to the department of education.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE - Requires the names of any noncredentialled school employee who is terminated for good and just cause, to be furnished to the department of education.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Justine Caldwell (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Would establish certain presumptions pertaining to early childhood education programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -- QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE THROUGH VOLUNTARY QUALITY RATING SYSTEM - Would establish certain presumptions pertaining to early childhood education programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings.
Requires BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all standards, ensure transparent scoring methods, and preserve automatic five-star ratings for nationally accredited programs.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Requires BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all standards, ensure transparent scoring methods, and preserve automatic five-star ratings for nationally accredited programs.
Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT - Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
Committee: Special Legislation
Sponsors:
Kathleen Fogarty (D) – Rep,
Teresa Tanzi (D) – Rep [Co],
Tina Spears (D) – Rep [Co],
Hagan McEntee (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Increases the additional permit fee cap on residential construction that supports electronic permitting and residential construction workforce training from one hundred dollars ($100) to one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Increases the additional permit fee cap on residential construction that supports electronic permitting and residential construction workforce training from one hundred dollars ($100) to one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Allows for building inspectors to conduct “virtual inspections” or utilize photographic evidence, at the building official’s discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Allows for building inspectors to conduct “virtual inspections” or utilize photographic evidence, at the building official’s discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep,
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- RHODE ISLAND INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT - Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep,
Teresa Tanzi (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Handy (D) – Rep [Co],
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
David Morales (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
June Speakman (D) – Rep [Co],
Tina Spears (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Allows the town of Tiverton to authorize, by ordinance, a real estate tax credit for seniors over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Allows the town of Tiverton to authorize, by ordinance, a real estate tax credit for seniors over the age of sixty-five (65) years.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
John Edwards (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) or greater.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) or greater.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
John Edwards (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Requires a municipality to disclose on their official website the specific issues, details and costs of any legal action of which the town or city is a named defendant within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS - Requires a municipality to disclose on their official website the specific issues, details and costs of any legal action of which the town or city is a named defendant within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep,
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
Teresa Tanzi (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Handy (D) – Rep [Co],
David Morales (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
June Speakman (D) – Rep [Co],
Jose Batista (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES - Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D) – Rep,
Matthew Dawson (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Boylan (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential recovery houses that are not applicable to other residential homes.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Prohibits any city or town from enacting any zoning ordinance that would place restrictions on residential recovery houses that are not applicable to other residential homes.
Allows emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS - Allows emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
William O'Brien (D) – Rep,
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep [Co],
Maryann Shallcross-Smith (D) – Rep [Co],
Robert Craven (D) – Rep [Co],
Samuel Azzinaro (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep [Co],
Deborah Fellela (D) – Rep [Co],
Hagan McEntee (D) – Rep [Co],
Susan Donovan (D) – Rep [Co],
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 12, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Creates a prohibition on the unlawful use of seclusion rooms within any public pre-k program, elementary or secondary school in the state.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Creates a prohibition on the unlawful use of seclusion rooms within any public pre-k program, elementary or secondary school in the state.
Strengthens school security measures, including the establishment of a RI school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security measures and requiring an annual school safety assessment by all school districts.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Strengthens school security measures, including the establishment of a RI school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security measures and requiring an annual school safety assessment by all school districts.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Earl Read (D) – Rep,
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Richard Fascia (R) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep [Co],
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co],
Susan Donovan (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep [Co],
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co],
Patricia Serpa (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph Solomon (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 12, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- HOLIDAYS - Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.
Committee: Special Legislation
Sponsors:
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep,
Katherine Kazarian (D) – Rep [Co],
Cherie Cruz (D) – Rep [Co],
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep [Co],
David Morales (D) – Rep [Co],
Rebecca Kislak (D) – Rep [Co],
Teresa Tanzi (D) – Rep [Co],
Susan Donovan (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
Arthur Handy (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 12, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS - Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
William O'Brien (D) – Rep,
Joseph McNamara (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph Solomon (D) – Rep [Co],
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D) – Rep [Co],
Mary Messier (D) – Rep [Co],
Katherine Kazarian (D) – Rep [Co],
Scott Slater (D) – Rep [Co],
Joshua Giraldo (D) – Rep [Co],
Brandon Voas (D) – Rep [Co],
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use would include epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal sprays
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use would include epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal sprays
Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS - Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.
Committee recommends passage
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.
Provides that the month of September in each year be designated "Rhode Island Senior Center Month" with appropriate exercises in public places.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - Provides that the month of September in each year be designated "Rhode Island Senior Center Month" with appropriate exercises in public places.
Committee: Special Legislation
Sponsors:
Lauren Carson (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.
Committee recommends passage
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 11, 2026
SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES - Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.
Sponsors:
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep,
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co],
Brian Newberry (R) – Rep [Co],
David Place (R) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommends passage
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY - Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Earl Read (D) – Rep,
David Place (R) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep [Co],
Julie Casimiro (D) – Rep [Co],
Christopher Paplauskas (R) – Rep [Co],
William O'Brien (D) – Rep [Co],
Nathan Biah (D) – Rep [Co],
Susan Donovan (D) – Rep [Co],
David Bennett (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Broadens the definition of "teacher" and create a comprehensive bill of rights for school teachers.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF TEACHERS GENERALLY - Broadens the definition of "teacher" and create a comprehensive bill of rights for school teachers.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
William O'Brien (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
House read and passed
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Last vote: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES - Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
Provides property owners to hire licensed third-party to review development documents and performs building inspections.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
TOWNS AND CITIES -- THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW EFFICIENCY ACT - Provides property owners to hire licensed third-party to review development documents and performs building inspections.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Robert Quattrocchi (R) – Rep,
Richard Fascia (R) – Rep [Co],
George Nardone (R) – Rep [Co],
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co],
Ramon Perez (D) – Rep [Co],
David Place (R) – Rep [Co],
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep [Co],
Megan Cotter (D) – Rep [Co],
Marie Hopkins (R) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (02/26/2026)
Feb 19, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (02/11/2026)
Feb 6, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS - Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Tina Spears (D) – Rep,
June Speakman (D) – Rep [Co],
Lauren Carson (D) – Rep [Co],
Hagan McEntee (D) – Rep [Co],
Samuel Azzinaro (D) – Rep [Co],
Brian Kennedy (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Stewart (D) – Rep [Co],
Megan Cotter (D) – Rep [Co],
Susan Donovan (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Boylan (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 8, 2026HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (02/11/2026)
Feb 6, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for the Friends of the Historic Narragansett Towers.
Establishes "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act", and provide for childhood cardiac screening based on modules that incorporate current best practices.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 4, 2026
EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT - Establishes "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act", and provide for childhood cardiac screening based on modules that incorporate current best practices.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Lauren Carson (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 4, 2026
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.
Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Feb 4, 2026
EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS - Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Brandon Voas (D) – Rep,
Brandon Potter (D) – Rep [Co],
William O'Brien (D) – Rep [Co],
Scott Slater (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Education
Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate to be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Jan 28, 2026
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate to be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit.
Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Lime Rock Foundation, Inc.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Jan 23, 2026
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of the Lime Rock Foundation, Inc.
Committee: Special Legislation
Sponsors:
Lauren Carson (D) – Rep
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Names the new coveside dog park, located at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington "The Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park."
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Last vote: Feb 26, 2026Introduced: Jan 23, 2026
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Names the new coveside dog park, located at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington "The Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park."
Sponsors:
Pamela Lauria (D) – Sen
Joint Vote · Feb 10, 2026Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: PassageYea: 7Nay: 0Absent: 2Passed
Joint Vote · Feb 26, 2026PassageYea: 36Nay: 0NV: 2Passed
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for consideration (03/17/2026)
Feb 27, 2026HouseReferred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Feb 26, 2026SenateSenate read and passed
Feb 12, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (02/26/2026)
Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee recommends passage
Feb 6, 2026SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026)
Jan 23, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Creates a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Creates a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Committee: Special Legislation
Sponsors:
Richard Fascia (R) – Rep,
Ramon Perez (D) – Rep [Co],
Deborah Fellela (D) – Rep [Co],
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D) – Rep [Co],
Mary Messier (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Special Legislation
Designates the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode Island's native plants.
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - Designates the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode Island's native plants.
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
House read and passed
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Last vote: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Jan 9, 2026
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
House read and passed
Last action: Mar 17, 2026Last vote: Mar 17, 2026Introduced: Jan 7, 2026
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE - Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Sponsors:
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep,
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co],
Samuel Azzinaro (D) – Rep [Co]
Joint Vote · Mar 12, 2026House Committee on Corporations: PassageYea: 12Nay: 0Absent: 3Passed
Joint Vote · Mar 17, 2026PassageYea: 64Nay: 0NV: 11Passed
Mar 17, 2026HouseHouse read and passed
Mar 13, 2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (03/17/2026)
Mar 12, 2026HouseCommittee recommends passage
Mar 6, 2026HouseScheduled for consideration (03/12/2026)
Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
Jan 16, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026)
Last action: Mar 16, 2026Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS - Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Committee: Labor
Sponsors:
Arthur Corvese (D) – Rep,
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co],
Matthew Dawson (D) – Rep [Co],
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph Solomon (D) – Rep [Co],
Brian Kennedy (D) – Rep [Co],
Anthony DeSimone (D) – Rep [Co],
Samuel Azzinaro (D) – Rep [Co],
Robert Phillips (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 16, 2026HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026)
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 27, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor
Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/17/2026)
Last action: Mar 16, 2026Introduced: Feb 12, 2026
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
June Speakman (D) – Rep,
Terri-Denise Cortvriend (D) – Rep [Co],
Stephen Casey (D) – Rep [Co],
Joseph Shekarchi (D) – Rep [Co],
Joshua Giraldo (D) – Rep [Co],
Karen Alzate (D) – Rep [Co],
Tina Spears (D) – Rep [Co],
Jennifer Boylan (D) – Rep [Co],
Katherine Kazarian (D) – Rep [Co],
Susan Donovan (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 16, 2026HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (03/17/2026)
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Feb 12, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/19/2026)
Last action: Mar 16, 2026Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS - Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.
Sponsors:
Michael Chippendale (R) – Rep,
Jon Brien (I) – Rep [Co],
George Nardone (R) – Rep [Co],
Brian Newberry (R) – Rep [Co],
David Place (R) – Rep [Co],
Paul Santucci (R) – Rep [Co],
Christopher Paplauskas (R) – Rep [Co],
Robert Quattrocchi (R) – Rep [Co],
Marie Hopkins (R) – Rep [Co],
Richard Fascia (R) – Rep [Co]
Mar 16, 2026HouseWithdrawn at sponsor's request (03/19/2026)
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations
Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent.
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/18/2026)
Last action: Mar 16, 2026Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT - Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent.
Amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in Rhode Island.
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/18/2026)
Last action: Mar 14, 2026Introduced: Jan 15, 2026
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in Rhode Island.
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS (Creates a 15-member joint commission to study and provide recommendations regarding safe staffing ratios in hospitals, and who would report back to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027, and expire on January 30, 2028.)
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2026)
Last action: Mar 14, 2026Introduced: Jan 9, 2026
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Safe Staffing Ratios In Hospitals (creates A 15-member Joint Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations Regarding Safe Staffing Ratios In Hospitals, And Who Would Report Back To The General Assembly By September 1, 2027, And Expire On January 30, 2028.)
Committee: Health & Human Services
Sponsors:
Deborah Fellela (D) – Rep,
Mary Messier (D) – Rep [Co],
Raymond Hull (D) – Rep [Co],
Marie Hopkins (R) – Rep [Co],
Patricia Serpa (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 14, 2026HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2026)
Mar 13, 2026HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Jan 9, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST - Permits non-sworn public safety officers/security guards at private colleges/universities to detain individuals for no longer than 30 minutes within the campus’s jurisdiction if the officer or guard believes the person committed a criminal offense.
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors:
Robert Craven (D) – Rep,
William O'Brien (D) – Rep [Co],
Evan Shanley (D) – Rep [Co],
Thomas Noret (D) – Rep [Co],
Earl Read (D) – Rep [Co]
Mar 13, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY - Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Create an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS -- TOWN OF EXETER - Create an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
Committee: Municipal Government & Housing
Sponsors:
Megan Cotter (D) – Rep
Mar 13, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE - Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES - Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.
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, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
Authorizes the City of Central Falls to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $25,000,000 to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city.
Provides that the department of environmental management would maintain and repair state owned or operated boat ramps and docks.
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - Provides that the department of environmental management would maintain and repair state owned or operated boat ramps and docks.
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000) TO SUPPORT GREEN ECONOMY AND CLEAN ENERGY BOND INITIATIVES (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $20,000,000 to support the green economy and clean energy bond initiatives.)
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) To Support Green Economy And Clean Energy Bond Initiatives (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $20,000,000 To Support The Green Economy And Clean Energy Bond Initiatives.)
Committee: Finance
Sponsors:
Terri-Denise Cortvriend (D) – Rep
Mar 13, 2026HouseIntroduced, referred to House Finance
Allows a lender to charge an origination fee, increase interest rates and collect a monthly service fee, on loans up to three hundred dollars ($300) but not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- SMALL LOAN LENDERS - Allows a lender to charge an origination fee, increase interest rates and collect a monthly service fee, on loans up to three hundred dollars ($300) but not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Committee: Commerce
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
John Burke (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Establishes requirements for capital, liquidity, and corporate governance including: audit, risk management, and board oversight, for nonbank mortgage servicers.
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES - Establishes requirements for capital, liquidity, and corporate governance including: audit, risk management, and board oversight, for nonbank mortgage servicers.
Committee: Commerce
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
John Burke (D) – Sen [Co],
Lori Urso (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Updates the state’s public accountancy act for consistency with the 9th edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, as issued by NASBA and AICPA in July 2025.
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY - Updates the state’s public accountancy act for consistency with the 9th edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, as issued by NASBA and AICPA in July 2025.
Committee: Commerce
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen [Co],
John Burke (D) – Sen [Co],
Lori Urso (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Commerce
RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
Specifies that pre-k programs for three (3) – and four (4) – years olds be added to programs to increase access to voluntary, free, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Hanna Gallo (D) – Sen
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Education
Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT - Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
Committee: Education
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Education
Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING - Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Committee: Environment and Agriculture
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen [Co],
John Burke (D) – Sen [Co],
Lori Urso (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOB ACT - Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.
Committee: Environment and Agriculture
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Enacts the Old Growth Forest Protection Act to provide protection for state-owned forestland in their natural state prohibiting extractive logging and clearcutting in any forest on state-owned land.
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- OLD GROWTH FOREST PROTECTION ACT - Enacts the Old Growth Forest Protection Act to provide protection for state-owned forestland in their natural state prohibiting extractive logging and clearcutting in any forest on state-owned land.
Committee: Environment and Agriculture
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Merges the coastal resources management council with the department of environmental management and creates the bureau of coastal resources management within the department of environmental management.
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - Merges the coastal resources management council with the department of environmental management and creates the bureau of coastal resources management within the department of environmental management.
Committee: Environment and Agriculture
Sponsors:
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen,
Susan Sosnowski (D) – Sen [Co],
Robert Britto (D) – Sen [Co],
Lammis Vargas (D) – Sen [Co],
Victoria Gu (D) – Sen [Co],
Melissa Murray (D) – Sen [Co],
Lori Urso (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Establishes a restricted receipt account for RIPTA to fund it operations from sales tax collected from ride-share companies. Exempts the account from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Establishes a restricted receipt account for RIPTA to fund it operations from sales tax collected from ride-share companies. Exempts the account from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Committee: Finance
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Finance
Increases the Medicaid reimbursement rate for Tier C services in licensed assisted living residences by 13% starting January 1, 2027.
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Last action: Mar 13, 2026Introduced: Mar 13, 2026
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM - Increases the Medicaid reimbursement rate for Tier C services in licensed assisted living residences by 13% starting January 1, 2027.
Committee: Finance
Sponsors:
Robert Britto (D) – Sen,
Mark McKenney (D) – Sen [Co],
Jacob Bissaillon (D) – Sen [Co]
Mar 13, 2026SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Finance
