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Every Rhode Island bill, in plain English.

What happened to the 2,503 bills filed in 2026

Session over. The 2027 session opens January 5.

Session

Chamber

Topic

Town

Impact

People affected Any

Level of change Any

Include resolutions

Bills 222 matches

Passed one chamber

BillWhere it standsPop. Affected

Thursday, June 11

S 3365Insurance

Insurance - Motor Vehicle Appraisal Provision

This bill allows vehicle owners to have their insurance company directly pay independent auto damage appraisers during a dispute.

Passed one chamberSenate33–4Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 3327 Sub AEthics & Transparency

State Affairs and Government - Office of Inspector General

This bill creates an independent Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud and waste in state government agencies.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
Affected

S 3152 Sub AWorker Benefits

State Affairs and Government - State Police

This bill updates retirement rules, pension calculations, and cost-of-living adjustments for Rhode Island state police officers.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
Affected

S 2841Children

State Affairs and Government - Department of Children, Youth and Families

This bill prevents the state from using foster children's Social Security benefits to pay for their care, requiring savings instead.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 2834 Sub ASpecial Education

Health and Safety - Maternal and Child Health Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs - Early Intervention Extension - Bridge to Preschool

This bill extends early intervention services for developmentally disabled children past their third birthday until September 1.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 2823 Sub AIncome

Taxation - Personal Income Tax

Creates a $330 state child tax credit and imposes a new surtax on individuals earning over $1 million annually.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

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S 2828 Sub A as amendedBenefit Programs

Human Services - The Rhode Island Works Program

This bill increases the amount of child support families on state cash assistance can keep without reducing their benefits.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 2829 Sub AChildren

State Affairs and Government - Department of Children, Youth and Families

Requires the state to apply for federal benefits on behalf of foster youth and save the funds for them.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

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S 2722Civil Procedure

Courts and Civil Procedure - Procedure Generally - Causes of Action

At-fault drivers must pay the replacement value for any car seats in a crash, regardless of visible damage.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

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S 2704 Sub ALand Use

Public Property and Works - Acquisition of Land

This bill lets towns protect historic dirt paths and restricts abandoning roads that provide public access to water.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

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S 2676Economic Development

Making an Appropriation of $150,000 to the Main Street Rhode Island Program

This resolution appropriates $150,000 to fund the second year of the Main Street Rhode Island program for local economic revitalization.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 2667 Sub A as amendedChildren

Human Services - The Rhode Island Works Program - Rhode Island Child Care Is Essential Act

This bill expands income eligibility for state childcare assistance and increases the reimbursement rates paid to childcare providers.

Passed one chamberSenate34–4Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 2555 Sub ACurriculum and Standards

Education - The Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act

This bill creates a grant fund to help public schools establish and expand bilingual education and teacher certification programs.

Passed one chamberSenate36–2Passed Jun 11

Population
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S 2506 Sub AFood & Beverage

Food and Drugs - Sanitation in Food Establishments

This bill updates labeling requirements for farm home food products and allows the sale of safely processed pickled vegetables.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
Affected

S 2452Extracurricular Activities

Education - Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time

This bill allocates funding to after-school programs to implement mental health support and emotional well-being activities for K-12 students.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
Affected

S 2365 Sub AIncome

Taxation - Personal Income Tax

This bill increases state income tax exemptions for pensions, Social Security benefits, and allows deductions for licensed cannabis businesses.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 11

Population
Affected

H 7427Licensing & Accreditation

Businesses and Professions - The Primary Care Preservation Act

This bill allows doctors to charge patients extra fees for administrative tasks and bans insurers from stopping them.

Passed one chamberHouse65–8Passed Jun 11

Population
Affected

H 7357 Sub APublic Health

Health and Safety - Sensitive Healthcare Information Privacy Act

This bill protects personal health data regarding reproductive and gender-affirming care by requiring consumer consent for collection and sharing.

Passed one chamberHouse64–4Passed Jun 11

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Affected

Wednesday, June 10

S 3360Cities & TownsWarwick

Authorizing the Amendment of the Warwick City Charter to Allow for Enactment of Ordinances That Subject Mayoral Appointments to Certain Codified City Boards and Commissions to the Advice and Consent of the City Council

This bill lets Warwick voters decide if the city council can approve or reject the mayor's board and commission appointments.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 10

Population
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S 3182 Sub AAgriculture

Agriculture and Forestry - Forestry and Forest Parity Act

This bill gives forestry businesses the same tax exemptions, zoning rights, and legal protections as farms and agricultural operations.

Passed one chamberSenate34–3Passed Jun 10

Population
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H 8272Police & Prisons

Criminal Offenses - Law Enforcement Sexual Misconduct

Criminalizes sexual acts between police officers and individuals who are detained, in custody, or under investigation.

Passed one chamberHouse68–2Passed Jun 10

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S 2867 Sub AMedical Services

Businesses and Professions - Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act

Allows healthcare providers to share confidential medical records with the state without patient consent to investigate abuse and neglect.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 10

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S 2798 as amendedLand Use

Property - Rhode Island Coordinate System

This bill updates Rhode Island's official land surveying and mapping coordinate system to match the most recent national standards.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 10

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Affected

S 2649 Sub AEducation

Education - Residence of Children for School Purposes - In-District Access to Open Public School Seats

This bill allows public school students to attend any school within their home district that has available open seats.

Passed one chamberSenate37–0Passed Jun 10

Population
Affected

H 8029PropertyGlocester and 3 more

Taxation - Collection of Taxes Generally

This bill allows the town of Tiverton to place a tax lien on mobile and manufactured homes for unpaid taxes.

Passed one chamberHouse69–0Passed Jun 10

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Affected

S 2450Property

Taxation - Real Estate Conveyance Tax

Imposes an additional real estate conveyance tax on the portion of residential property sales prices exceeding $800,000 to fund housing initiatives.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 10

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S 2032Health Insurance

Insurance - Accident and Sickness Insurance Policies

This bill requires health insurers to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast exams without charging patients copays or deductibles.

Passed one chamberSenate38–0Passed Jun 10

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Tuesday, June 9

H 8568Medical Services

Health and Safety - Rhode Island Program to Address Alzheimer's Disease

This bill extends the deadline and updates rules for specific healthcare facilities to create Alzheimer's disease care plans.

Passed one chamberHouse70–0Passed Jun 9

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H 8545 as amendedMedical Services

Health and Safety - Rhode Island Program to Address Alzheimer's Disease

Requires doctors, nurses, and physician assistants to take one hour of Alzheimer's training every other license renewal cycle.

Passed one chamberHouse70–0Passed Jun 9

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H 8464 Sub ARoads & Highways

Highways - Construction and Maintenance of State Roads

Contractors working on state roads must use crash trucks with cameras to record traffic and investigate accidents injuring workers.

Passed one chamberHouse61–10Passed Jun 8

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Affected

H 8402 Sub ABenefit Programs

Human Services - Permanent Joint Study Commission on Aging and Multi-Sector Plan on Aging

This bill creates a permanent state commission to develop and oversee a long-term plan for Rhode Island's aging population.

Passed one chamberHouse67–5Passed Jun 2

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S 3163 Sub AReal Estate

Property - Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

The bill expands the ability to seal eviction records for tenants who win their cases or are not financially responsible.

Passed one chamberSenate30–6Passed Jun 9

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H 8365 Sub APublic Health

Health and Safety - International Public Health Collaboration

Allows the Rhode Island Department of Health to collaborate with international organizations to monitor and respond to disease outbreaks.

Passed one chamberHouse58–9Passed Jun 2

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H 8326Education

Education - School Committees and Superintendents

Allows public schools to skip making up school days missed due to Governor-declared states of emergency.

Passed one chamberHouse71–0Passed Jun 9

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S 2907 Sub ALand Use

Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances

This bill makes it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and eases zoning restrictions on smaller lots.

Passed one chamberSenate33–5Passed Jun 9

Population
Affected

S 2895HousingSmithfield

Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances

This bill modifies affordable housing rules, linking density bonuses to on-site construction and regulating fees paid in lieu of building.

Passed one chamberSenate37–1Passed Jun 9

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H 8215 Sub A as amendedHousing

Property - Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act

This bill establishes rules and documentation requirements for tenants requesting to keep emotional support animals in rental housing.

Passed one chamberHouse66–6Passed Jun 8

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H 8058Violent Crime Penalties

Criminal Offenses - Computer Crime

This bill strengthens cyberstalking laws by removing the requirement that harassment be the "only" purpose for contacting a victim.

Passed one chamberHouse54–9Passed Jun 4

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H 7938Healthcare: Licensing & Accreditation

Health and Safety - Registration of Nursing Assistants - Qualifying Language

This bill requires the state to offer the nursing assistant qualifying examination in Spanish as well as English.

Passed one chamberHouse70–0Passed Jun 9

Population
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H 7928Healthcare: Licensing & Accreditation

Health and Safety - Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act

This bill requires assisted living facilities to support resident and family advisory councils and respond to their recommendations.

Passed one chamberHouse72–0Passed Jun 2

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