Rhode Island Bills

Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS - Authorizes the city of Cranston to establish a housing division within its municipal court.

Last action: Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY - Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.

Last action: Referred to House Judiciary

Allows the department of environmental management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain in order to provide public access to streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMINENT DOMAIN - Allows the department of environmental management to acquire established foot paths by eminent domain in order to provide public access to streams, rivers, lakes and ponds.

Last action: Referred to House Judiciary

SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 25, 2026, AS THE 205TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN GREECE AND THE UNITED STATES

Last action: Senate read and passed

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

Last action: Senate read and passed

SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET

Last action: Senate read and passed

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY

Last action: Senate read and passed

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CHARLES J. LARANJO

Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Charles J. Laranjo

Last action: Senate read and passed

Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.

Last action: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

Exempts from taxation the property of the non-profit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Exempts from taxation the property of the non-profit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT - Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good moral character.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is o...

Last action: Senate passed Sub A

Prohibits the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES - Prohibits the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS - Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Tolls the statute of limitations for causes of action arising out of business activities conducted in this state by a person or entity required to register with the secretary of state but failing to do so, until such person or entity becomes registered.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Tolls the statute of limitations for causes of action arising out of business activities conducted in this state by a person or entity required to register with the secretary ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their p...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT - Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes restrictive covenants as to ownership by a PA.

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes re...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate insurance reimbursement.

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate ins...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.

CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT - Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.

INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES - Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires insurance companies to settle claims or request additional information within 30 days of receipt of a notice of claim. Failure to comply results in $250/day payable to the insured party.

INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES - Requires insurance companies to settle claims or request additional information within 30 days of receipt of a notice of claim. Failure to comply results in $250/day payable to the insured party.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Characterizes the failure of a homeowner's insurance policy to use matching principle in its interpretation of replacement cost coverage in its homeowner's insurance policy, as an unfair claim settlement practices.

INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Characterizes the failure of a homeowner's insurance policy to use matching principle in its interpretation of replacement cost coverage in its homeowner's insurance policy, as an unfair claim ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Establishes minimum limitations standards for structural property damage claims, and voids any policy provision, endorsement, condition, limitation, agreement, or claim practice that shortens those standards.

INSURANCE -- FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES - Establishes minimum limitations standards for structural property damage claims, and voids any policy provision, endorsement, condition, limitation, agreement, or claim practice that shortens tho...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT - Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Prohibits the consideration of an applicant's credit history in determining automobile insurance rates.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE REPARATIONS ACT - Prohibits the consideration of an applicant's credit history in determining automobile insurance rates.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS - Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant t...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Clarifies that a magistrate or sentencing judge sitting in a court with jurisdiction over motor vehicle offenses has the discretion to grant a conditional hardship license for a first-time offender upon request.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Clarifies that a magistrate or sentencing judge sitting in a court with jurisdiction over motor vehicle offenses has the discretion to grant a conditional hardship license for a first-time offen...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.

EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.

Last action: Senate read and passed

Regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and aligns insurance practices with science-based climate targets.

INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND INSURANCE MARKET PROTECTION ACT - Regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and aligns insurance practices with sc...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Establishes the catastrophe savings account act.

TAXATION -- CATASTROPHE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACT - Establishes the catastrophe savings account act.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 - Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS - Spells out requirements for operation of recreational vehicles, manual, electric or gas powered.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Enables the town of Portsmouth to adopt, repeal, or modify their tax classification plan for any tax year on and after December 31, 2026.

TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Enables the town of Portsmouth to adopt, repeal, or modify their tax classification plan for any tax year on and after December 31, 2026.

Last action: Senate read and passed

Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.

TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.

Last action: Senate read and passed

Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged provided that the calculation of the zip code is segmented by the municipality where the vehicle is garaged.

INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING - Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged provided that the calculation of the zip code is segmented by the municipality where the vehicle is...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- ARBITRATION - Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitr...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows eligible disabled and military voters to continue to utilize electronically transmitted ballots as originally enacted in 2022.

ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Allows eligible disabled and military voters to continue to utilize electronically transmitted ballots as originally enacted in 2022.

Last action: Signed by Governor

Names the new coveside dog park, located at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington "The Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park."

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 D...

Last action: Signed by Governor

Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Strengthens consumer protections in insurance claims by expanding definitions of unfair claims settlement practices and clarifies an insured’s right to pursue bad-faith remedies.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires all motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SPECIAL LICENSES FOR MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, LOW-SPEED VEHICLES AND OTHER MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES - Requires all motorcycle operators to wear a helmet regardless of age.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION - Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.

Last action: Senate read and passed

Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.

INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS - Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a h...

Last action: Senate read and passed

Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Strengthens consumer protections by including definitions related directly to deceptive trade practices inherent in the insurance claim process.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.

MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Clarifies what a contract modification is, namely any change in producer compensation.

INSURANCE -- PRODUCER LICENSING ACT - Clarifies what a contract modification is, namely any change in producer compensation.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT ACT - Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreem...

Last action: Senate read and passed

Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES - Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Expands the jurisdiction of the city of Warwick municipal court.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- WARWICK MUNICIPAL COURT - Expands the jurisdiction of the city of Warwick municipal court.

Last action: Senate read and passed

Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage.

Last action: Senate passed Sub A

Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.

ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS - Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadline...

Last action: Senate passed Sub A

Increases fees paid to jurors to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.

COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES - Increases fees paid to jurors to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.

Last action: Senate read and passed

Permits a certified foot care nurse to provide certain at-home foot care, including routine foot and nail care including nail clipping. DOH determines fair and reasonable license and renewal fees for nurses providing services.

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES - Permits a certified foot care nurse to provide certain at-home foot care, including routine foot and nail care including nail clipping. DOH determines fair and reasonable license and renewal fees for nurses p...

Last action: Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Allows a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent as well as a certified copy of minor's birth certificate at no cost.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT - Allows a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from pare...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes a deceptive trade practice punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.

INSURANCE-CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY-LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS - Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS (BVS) BOYS CO-OP TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND DIVISION II HIGH SCHOOL STATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 25, 2026, AS THE 205TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AND CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN GREECE AND THE UNITED STATES

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION (AHEPA) CHAPTER 106 "SOPHOCLES" OF PROVIDENCE ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "WORLD GREEK LANGUAGE DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" AS PROCLAIMED BY UNESCO

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 31, 2026 AS “ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 31, 2026 AS "401GIVES DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Last action: House read and passed

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMENDING RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAW § 44-3-3 (Creates a 7-member commission to study and provide recommendations for amending RI General Law §44-3-3, and who would report back to the General Assembly...

House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Amending Rhode Island General Law § 44-3-3 (creates A 7-member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Amending Ri General Law §44-3-3,...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Clarifies the right of the public to have access to bulk electronic data processing records, compilations of electronic court records, including the Rhode Island adult criminal database and the Rhode Island traffic tribunal database extract.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Clarifies the right of the public to have access to bulk electronic data processing records, compilations of electronic court records, including the Rhode Island adult criminal database and the Rhode Is...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Exempts from taxation the property of the non-profit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Exempts from taxation the property of the non-profit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality.

TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX - Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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.

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...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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.

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 misd...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.

PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY - Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Adds the town of Smithfield to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY - Adds the town of Smithfield to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.

HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while conne...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT - Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing un...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Assesses a fee of one cent ($0.01) per every ten thousand (10,000) gallons of wastewater treatment facility effluent discharge.

FISH AND WILDLIFE -- LICENSING - Assesses a fee of one cent ($0.01) per every ten thousand (10,000) gallons of wastewater treatment facility effluent discharge.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated as subdivisions of an existing lot under current zoning ordinance law.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Clarifies the means by which attached single-family dwelling units may be created, recorded, and regulated as subdivisions of an existing lot under current zoning ordinance law.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND - Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

ROOM) ACT (Expands access to inherently affordable housing by re-legalizing co-living/single-room occupancy (SRO) and shared dwelling models of many types.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- RESTORING OPTIONS IN OCCUPANCY MODELS - ROOM) ACT (Expands access to inherently affordable housing by re-legalizing co-living/single-room occupancy (SRO) and shared dwelling models of many types.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows municipalities to request a one-time, state-approved extension to update comprehensive plans if they show active progress, while keeping the existing plan in effect during the extension period.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT - Allows municipalities to request a one-time, state-approved extension to update comprehensive plans if they show active progress, while keeping the existing plan in effect ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Adds the town of Tiverton to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY - Adds the town of Tiverton to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a municipality with no ordinance requiring a minimum lot size for ADUs.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 -- COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2004 - Affordable housing includes an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) where it’s a long-term rental unit in a mu...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Gives mobile home residents a right of first refusal to buy or lease their park, requiring owners to notify the residents’ association and the Department of Business Regulation of bona fide offers and allow time to match the terms.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES - Gives mobile home residents a right of first refusal to buy or lease their park, requiring owners to notify the residents’ association and the Department of Business Regulation of bona fi...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.

ELECTIONS -- BALLOT QUESTION ADVOCACY AND REPORTING - Imposes strict identity disclosure requirements for those who incur expenditures for the production of ballot advocacy communications and political advertisements.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires that a backflow test be performed every ten (10) years, rather than the current yearly inspection.

WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLY - Requires that a backflow test be performed every ten (10) years, rather than the current yearly inspection.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Provides for the authorized taking of mushrooms from lands under control of the DEM for personal use.

PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Provides for the authorized taking of mushrooms from lands under control of the DEM for personal use.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Protects Rhode Island natural forests by banning extractive and even-age logging on state lands and preserves, allowing only limited safety, invasive removal, or selection management after review, hearings, and fines for violations.

AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- NATURAL FOREST PROTECTION ACT - Protects Rhode Island natural forests by banning extractive and even-age logging on state lands and preserves, allowing only limited safety, invasive removal, or selection management afte...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments.

FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS - Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires that the electric distribution company and the commission promulgate tariffs to address interconnection of energy storage systems and to provide compensation for at least 100 mega watts of energy storage systems sited in the state.

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACT - Requires that the electric distribution company and the commission promulgate tariffs to address interconnection of energy storage systems and to provide compensation for at least 100 m...

Last action: Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Makes persons who were convicted of crimes forty or more years ago eligible to have their records expunged, with certain exceptions.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Makes persons who were convicted of crimes forty or more years ago eligible to have their records expunged, with certain exceptions.

Last action: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)

Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates and limit size to 1,000 sq. ft.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Permits but not directs a municipality to establish, by ordinance, certain requirements regarding accessory dwelling units regarding ownership for 5 years, non-family ADUs to be rented at affordable rates an...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Modifies the definition of “intentionally added PFAS” to mean PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacturing of a covered product to perform a specific function.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 - Modifies the definition of “intentionally added PFAS” to mean PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacturing of a covered product to perform a specific function.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 - Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS - Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Distinguishes residential and commercial short-term rental properties for tax purposes.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT - Distinguishes residential and commercial short-term rental properties for tax purposes.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the FDA for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer PFAS ban act of 2024.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 - Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the FDA for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.

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.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.

AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY - Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties.

TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties.

Last action: House read and passed

Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.

ELECTIONS -- SAFEGUARDING ELECTION CANDIDATES USING REASONABLE EXPENDITURES ACT - Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY

Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations made in fictitious names.

ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING - Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations m...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline approvals to expand housing supply.

PROPERTY -- FAITH-BASED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT - Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable and mixed-use housing on land they own as a by-right use, set statewide development standards, limit local barriers, and streamline...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Changes how voter are notified of elections and vote registration deadlines, and local board questions.

ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES - Changes how voter are notified of elections and vote registration deadlines, and local board questions.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days.

ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES - Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required t...

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS - Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident da...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Allows for the issuance of a Class B liquor license for the property located at 150 Broadway in the city of Providence.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Allows for the issuance of a Class B liquor license for the property located at 150 Broadway in the city of Providence.

Last action: House read and passed

Names the new coveside dog park, located at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington "The Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park."

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 D...

Last action: Signed by Governor

Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.

TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.

HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT - Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Prohibits lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year, unless the general assembly adjourns for the year prior to July 1.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LOBBYING REFORM ACT - Prohibits lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year, unless the general assembly adjourn...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.

ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE - Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS - Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of m...

Last action: House read and passed

Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES - Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted...

Last action: Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.

ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.

Last action: Signed by Governor

Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.

TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes...

Last action: Meeting postponed (04/02/2026)

Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION - Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific re...

Last action: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)

JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND (Amends the membership of the permanent legislative commission on child care with twenty-seven (27) members to ensure that the state has high quality and affordable childcare a...

Joint Resolution Amending The Joint Resolution Creating A Permanent Legislative Commission On Child Care In Rhode Island (amends The Membership Of The Permanent Legislative Commission On Child Care With Twenty-seven (27) Members To Ensure That The...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires the department of health to implement a tobacco control program that incorporates evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation to prevent tobacco-related diseases and diminish tobacco use in the state.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - Requires the department of health to implement a tobacco control program that incorporates evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation to prevent tobacco-related diseases and dimin...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Establishes the trades worker justice and safety act to help provide workers with a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, abuse and retaliation.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE TRADES WORKER JUSTICE AND SAFETY ACT - Establishes the trades worker justice and safety act to help provide workers with a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, abuse and retaliation.

Last action: Meeting postponed (03/30/2026)

Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACT - Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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.

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 ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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.

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-...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 5 years of registration with DLT.

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PLUMBERS, IRRIGATORS, AND WATER SYSTEM INSTALLERS - Grants hourly credit of 288 hours against 576 hours if graduate of accredited trade school/raises to 4 years of work under master plumber and requires 8,000 hours of...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.

INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Requires the state, and private insurers that cover prescription hormone therapy, to dispense twelve (12) months’ worth of the prescription as a single prescription.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.

HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS - Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to sati...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES - Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional di...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires that locksmiths in Rhode Island must be licensed and have passed a criminal background check.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MECHANICAL TRADES - Requires that locksmiths in Rhode Island must be licensed and have passed a criminal background check.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Ensures that the State of Rhode Island adopt the protections afforded under the Occupational Safety and Health Act if its scope or enforcement capacity is diminished.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - Ensures that the State of Rhode Island adopt the protections afforded under the Occupational Safety and Health Act if its scope or enforcement capacity is diminished.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold by implementing safety plans, providing paid rest breaks, shade or warmth, drinking water, and protective equipment, ensuring training, and recordkeeping.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE EXTREME TEMPERATURE WORKER PROTECTION ACT - Requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold by implementing safety plans, providing paid rest breaks, shade or warmth, drinking water, and protective equipme...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ACT - Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ELECTRICIANS - Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusio...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Removes obsolete language and clarifies asbestos abatement and radon control requirements.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - Removes obsolete language and clarifies asbestos abatement and radon control requirements.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk.

FOOD AND DRUGS -- MILK SANITATION CODE -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS - Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Repeals the older of the two existing chapters related to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and makes several amendments to reconcile the two statutes into one.

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY - Repeals the older of the two existing chapters related to speech-language pathologists and audiologists and makes several amendments to reconcile the two statutes into one.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Amends the law so that child daycare providers would be required to renew their licenses every two (2) years, instead of the current yearly renewal requirement.

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD DAYCARE PROVIDERS - Amends the law so that child daycare providers would be required to renew their licenses every two (2) years, instead of the current yearly renewal requirement.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- PROCEDURE - Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Adds pickles and relish to those foods not requiring refrigeration which are permitted to be manufactured and sold as a farm home food product.

FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS - Adds pickles and relish to those foods not requiring refrigeration which are permitted to be manufactured and sold as a farm home food product.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION - Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate writt...

Last action: Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)

Permits extended early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities whose third birthday is between May 1 and August 31.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS -- EARLY INTERVENTION EXTENSION -- BRIDGE TO PRESCHOOL - Permits extended early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities ...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT - Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.”

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE - Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes t...

Last action: Committee recommends passage

Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever is greater.

FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT - Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever...

Last action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study