Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 116)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2950
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT -- HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT BOND REQUIREMENT - Mandates private equity companies or real estate investment trusts (REIT) seeking to invest in healthcare providers or provider-sponsored organizations in this state, submit a notice of material change with the AG and deposit a bond with the DOH.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2951
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING - Establishes a system of ranked choice voting whenever a municipality's charter amendment is approved by its voters.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2952
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING -- YOUTH TRAUMA-INFORMED POLICING - Requires police commission on standards/training to provide training/instructions for police detectives/officers/trainees to deal with traumatized youth resulting from incidents requiring a law enforcement response.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2965
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT - Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2966
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS - Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances having the same legal effect as in-person appearances.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2967
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LIMITATIONS ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION - Bars state and local police from joining federal immigration enforcement programs, limits holding people on detainer without judicial warrants, and requires tracking and reporting of requests.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2956
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
PROPERTY -- TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT - Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2957
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2958
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2953
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
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 participation in the program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2954
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
Joint Resolution Rescinding All Prior Article V Convention Applications (cancels And Nullifies All Prior Applications By The General Assembly Calling For A Constitutional Convention.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2955
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
Report Pass
4/2/26
Engrossed
4/14/26
Refer
4/15/26
Report Pass
5/5/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT - Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3010
Introduced
3/5/26
Refer
3/5/26
EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS - Requires the names of any non-teacher school employee who is terminated for good and just cause, to be furnished to the department of education.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3011
Introduced
3/5/26
Refer
3/5/26
EDUCATION -- POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT - Prohibits public and private colleges and universities from charging students for institution provided health insurance in the absence of affirmative action by the student opting-in to coverage.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3012
Introduced
3/5/26
Refer
3/5/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT - Creates multiple chapters to provide and establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.