Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill exempts up to $20,000 of Bitcoin sales per year from Rhode Island state income taxes for 2027.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 8
15
PopulationAffected
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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.
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Monday, June 8
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Sunday, June 7
Health and Safety - Autologous or Direct Blood Donations
This bill ensures patients can use their own blood or a specific donor's blood for upcoming medical procedures.
Held for studyHealth & Human ServicesHeld since Mar 19
15
PopulationAffected
Thursday, June 4
Education - Access for Congressionally Chartered Youth Development Organizations
Requires public schools to allow certain congressionally chartered youth organizations time and space to recruit students during school hours.
Held for studyEducationHeld since Jun 4
35
PopulationAffected
Wednesday, June 3
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill lets the state share uninsured taxpayers' contact info with the health exchange to offer insurance enrollment options.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 3
25
PopulationAffected
Tuesday, June 2
Insurance - Accident and Sickness Insurance Policies
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover medical treatments for peri-menopause and menopause symptoms starting in 2027.
Held for studyHealth & Human ServicesHeld since Jun 2
28
PopulationAffected
Human Services - Family Caregivers Support Act of 2013
This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with family caregiving responsibilities and requires reasonable scheduling accommodations.
Held for studyLaborHeld since Jun 2
42
PopulationAffected
Agriculture and Forestry - Hemp Growth Act - Rhode Island Hemp Thc Beverage Act
This bill regulates the sale, taxation, and safe packaging of hemp-derived THC beverages for adults 21 and older.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 2
35
PopulationAffected
Health and Safety - Licensing of Healthcare Facilities
Requires nursing homes to disclose all owners and limits their ability to withdraw money or assets from the facility.
Held for studyHealth and Human ServicesHeld since Apr 28
25
PopulationAffected
Public Utilities and Carriers - Duties of Utilities and Carriers
This bill eliminates the mandatory annual transfer of $5 million from energy efficiency funds to the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 2
75
PopulationAffected
Health and Safety - Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act
Assisted living and nursing homes are prohibited from charging more than seven days of rent after a resident dies.
Held for studyHealth and Human ServicesHeld since Apr 28
15
PopulationAffected
Courts and Civil Procedure - Procedure Generally - Litigation Lending Agreements
This bill classifies lawsuit funding agreements as loans, subjecting them to state interest rate limits and usury laws.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since Feb 26
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Public Service Corporation Tax
This bill suspends the four percent gross earnings tax on electric utility corporations from 2027 through 2036.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 2
35
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill eliminates state taxes on Social Security, increases pension tax exemptions, and allows business deductions for the cannabis industry.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 2
32
PopulationAffected
Education - Rhode Island Early Educator Workforce Act
This bill mandates $1 million annually for salary supplements and training programs to retain early childhood educators in Rhode Island.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 2
25
PopulationAffected
Education - Council on Postsecondary Education
Starting July 1, 2026, state employees will be allowed to negotiate for extra pay based on their years of service.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since Jun 2
15
PopulationAffected
Monday, June 1
Towns and Cities - Audit of Accounts and Installation of Systems
Requires municipalities to submit plans for fully funding retiree benefits and subjects benefit trusts to public records laws.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 26
45
PopulationAffected
Thursday, May 28
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Rhode Island - 2026 Bond Referenda
This bill asks voters in 2026 to approve $36 million in bonds to improve Rhode Island Boys and Girls Clubs.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
35
PopulationAffected
State Affairs and Government - Office of Health and Human Services
This bill requires hospitals and nursing homes to submit quarterly financial reports for state review of their financial stability.
Held for studyHealth & Human ServicesHeld since May 28
72
PopulationAffected
Taxation - City of Providence: Transfer of Portion of State Income Taxes of New Employees of Not-for-Profit Health Care Institutions and Educational Institutions
The state will give Providence 25% of the state income taxes collected from new employees at local non-profits.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill increases the state income tax exemption for retiree pensions to $50,000 starting in 2025.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
18
PopulationAffected
Criminal Procedure - County Grand Juries
This bill allows grand juries to issue public reports on government ethics and matters of public concern.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
25
PopulationAffected
State Affairs and Government - Department of Attorney General
This bill creates a specialized Bureau within the Attorney General's office to investigate and stop persistent illegal acts by businesses or government entities.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
75
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill exempts qualified tips and overtime pay from Rhode Island state personal income tax.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
25
PopulationAffected
Courts and Civil Procedure - Courts - Judicial Selection
This bill mandates a blind review process and standardized scoring for judicial applicants to reduce bias and ensure merit-based selection.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
35
PopulationAffected
Courts and Civil Procedure - Courts - Judicial Selection
Reforms the Judicial Nominating Commission by ending indefinite holdover terms, empowering a diversity committee to fill vacancies, and mandating livestreaming.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
Courts and Civil Procedure - Courts - Family Court
This bill allows Family Court magistrates to hear domestic abuse cases and divorce trials if authorized by the Chief Judge.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Rhode Island Local Investment Tax Credit Act
This bill creates a tax credit for individuals who invest money into small, locally-owned Rhode Island businesses.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
General Assembly - Committees and Staff
Mandates detailed compensation and funding source disclosures for all nonprofits receiving any amount of funding from the General Assembly.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill cuts income taxes for retirees, licensed cannabis businesses, and residents paying interest on student loans.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
28
PopulationAffected
Military Affairs and Defense - Emergency Management
This bill provides guaranteed annual funding to regional emergency control centers to coordinate communications during major disasters.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
85
PopulationAffected
State Affairs and Government - Open Meetings
This bill allows pregnant or recently postpartum public officials to participate and vote in meetings remotely.
Held for studyJudiciaryHeld since May 28
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Estate and Transfer Taxes - Enforcement and Collection
This bill removes a $50 filing fee for certain estates and simplifies the process to release property tax liens locally.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
Making an Appropriation of $15,200,000 to Be Used to Purchase PFAS-Free Firefighting Gear
Appropriates $15.2 million to Rhode Island cities and towns to purchase PFAS-free protective gear for professional and volunteer firefighters.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
8
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Sales and Use Taxes - Liability and Computation
This bill removes the state sales tax from taxicab rides and pet care services, such as grooming and boarding.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
35
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
Starting in 2027, this bill increases the state tax credit for low-income working families to 30% of the federal rate.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected
Human Services - Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care Service and Finance Reform
This bill increases wages, travel reimbursements, and rural pay incentives for Medicaid home-care workers to improve staffing and care availability.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
35
PopulationAffected
Health and Safety - The Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026
This bill creates a board, data unit, and grant programs to improve maternal healthcare and workforce training in Rhode Island.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
28
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Personal Income Tax
This bill increases tax exemptions for retiree pensions and allows cannabis businesses to deduct standard business expenses.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
18
PopulationAffected
Taxation - Sales and Use Taxes - Liability and Computation
Exempts the trade-in value of a motorcycle from the taxable purchase price when buying a new or used motorcycle.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
8
PopulationAffected
Human Services - The Rhode Island Works Program
This bill makes free childcare permanent for eligible childcare workers and expands childcare assistance for parents attending public colleges.
Held for studyFinanceHeld since May 28
15
PopulationAffected