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Every bill in the Rhode Island General Assembly, summarized in plain English.

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Veterans & Military

H7727

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Public Utilities and Carriers - Offshore Wind Procurement Policy Study Commission

Creates a commission to study and plan how Rhode Island will reach its 2030 offshore wind energy goals.

Renewable Energy·Introduced February 12, 2026

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Saturday, June 6, 20262 bills

S3561

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles

This bill creates a special license plate to raise money for the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.

Introduced

Population
affected8Veterans & Military

S3366

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles

This bill creates a special, voluntary license plate to raise funds for the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.

Signed into law

68 Yea0 Nay7 Not votingPopulation
affected15Veterans & Military

Friday, June 5, 20261 bill

S3364AAmended

Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation

This bill allows Tiverton to offer a property tax credit of $400 or more to totally disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

Introduced

67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

Thursday, June 4, 20261 bill

H8614

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration Fees

This bill allows a disabled veteran's spouse to use "Disabled Veteran" license plates if the veteran cannot drive.

Signed into law

71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

Wednesday, March 4, 20262 bills

S2996

Military Affairs and Defense - Decorations

Expands eligibility for the Rhode Island Star and creates three new military awards for leadership, international partnership, and funeral honors.

Signed into law

69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

S3001

Military Affairs and Defense - Burial of Veterans

Allows "Secret War" guerrilla fighters who supported the US military to be buried in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Held for study

Population
affected2Veterans & Military

Friday, February 27, 20265 bills

H8124

Military Affairs and Defense - Rhode Island Veterans Home Staffing Support Act of 2026

This bill requires the state to study staffing shortages at the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home and create a plan to hire more workers.

Held for study

Population
affected15Veterans & Military

H7986

Military Affairs and Defense - Organization and Command of Military and Naval Forces

This bill prevents the RI National Guard from deploying to combat unless Congress officially declares war or authorizes it.

Held for study

Population
affected15Veterans & Military

S2694

Health and Safety - State Building Code - Disabled Veteran Home Modification Act

Waives building fees for disabled veterans, updates tent permitting rules, and authorizes state enforcement where local inspectors are absent.

Introduced

37 Yea0 Nay1 Not votingPopulation
affected15Veterans & Military

H8103

Property - Mortgage Foreclosure and Sale

This bill adds Space Force members to foreclosure protections and extends the foreclosure protection period for returning troops from nine months to one year.

Introduced

68 Yea0 Nay7 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

H8123

Military Affairs and Defense - Decorations

This bill allows civilians to receive the Rhode Island Star and creates three new awards for National Guard members.

Signed into law

66 Yea0 Nay9 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

Wednesday, February 11, 20262 bills

H7654aaAmended

Property - Mortgage Foreclosure and Sale

This bill changes how foreclosure notices are mailed and extends foreclosure protections for military servicemembers to one year post-deployment.

In committee

31 Yea6 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected15Veterans & Military

H7679AAmended

Military Affairs and Defense - Burial of Veterans

This bill allows Hmong Laotian veterans who supported U.S. forces to be buried in Rhode Island's veterans cemetery.

Introduced

70 Yea0 Nay5 Not votingPopulation
affected2Veterans & Military

Friday, January 30, 20264 bills

S2420

Military Affairs and Defense - National Guard

Allows Rhode Island National Guard members to transfer their state tuition waivers to their spouses or children.

Introduced

37 Yea0 Nay1 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

S2371

State Affairs and Government - Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation

Creates a $30 million fund providing up to $40,000 in down payment matching grants for veterans and first-time homebuyers.

Held for study

Population
affected15Veterans & Military

S2414

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration Fees

Allows disabled veterans to transfer their special license plates to their spouse if they become unable to drive.

Signed into law

71 Yea0 Nay4 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

S2418

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration Fees

This bill allows more disabled and elderly veterans to obtain driver's licenses and vehicle registrations without paying fees.

Signed into law

73 Yea0 Nay2 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

Friday, January 23, 20261 bill

S2234

Public Officers and Employees - Retirement System - Membership and Service Credits

Allows police and firefighters to purchase state retirement credit for time served in the National Guard or Reserves.

Introduced

38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

Wednesday, January 21, 20261 bill

H7254

Public Officers and Employees - Retirement System - Membership and Service Credits

Allows police and firefighters to purchase state retirement credits for prior service in the National Guard or Reserves.

Held for study

Population
affected8Veterans & Military

Friday, January 16, 20262 bills

S2177

Military Affairs and Defense - Decorations

Creates a state medal for Rhode Island veterans who developed illnesses from toxic exposures like Agent Orange or burn pits.

Signed into law

69 Yea0 Nay6 Not votingPopulation
affected15Veterans & Military

S2183

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles

This bill removes all registration fees and service charges for Rhode Island National Guard members obtaining special license plates.

Held for study

Population
affected3Veterans & Military

Wednesday, January 14, 20267 bills

H7094

Military Affairs and Defense - Decorations

This bill creates a state medal to honor Rhode Island veterans who developed illnesses due to toxic exposure during military service.

Signed into law

68 Yea0 Nay7 Not votingPopulation
affected8Veterans & Military

H7097

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles

This bill eliminates registration fees and service charges for license plates issued to Distinguished Service Cross recipients.

Held for study

Population
affected2Veterans & Military

H7088

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles

Establishes a special vehicle license plate to fund the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub for veterans.

Signed into law

67 Yea0 Nay8 Not votingPopulation
affected5Veterans & Military

H7096

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration Fees

This bill allows veterans deemed "individually unemployable" due to service-related disabilities to register their cars for free.

Signed into law

72 Yea0 Nay3 Not votingPopulation
affected12Veterans & Military

H7095

Military Affairs and Defense - Burial of Veterans

Allows Secret War fighters who supported the U.S. in Laos to be buried in the state veterans cemetery.

Introduced

Population
affected2Veterans & Military

H7098

Motor and Other Vehicles - Registration of Vehicles

This bill eliminates all registration fees and service charges for special license plates for Rhode Island National Guard members.

Held for study

Population
affected5Veterans & Military

H7078

Military Affairs and Defense - National Guard

This bill increases the state reimbursement limit for National Guard life insurance premiums from $400,000 to $500,000 coverage.

Held for study

Population
affected8Veterans & Military

Friday, January 9, 20261 bill

S2029

Military Affairs and Defense - National Guard

Increases the maximum life insurance coverage amount eligible for state premium reimbursement for mobilized National Guard members.

Introduced

38 Yea0 Nay0 Not votingPopulation
affected3Veterans & Military