Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 117)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2619
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND CORPORATE POWER RESET ACT - Removes corporate and dark-money spending from all Rhode Island elections and ballot questions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2620
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES - Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2616
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2617
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2618
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS - Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2607
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT - Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2608
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT. - Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks without an exception and criminal and civil penalties for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2210
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
EDUCATION -- SCHOOL TRAUMA KIT ACT - Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2211
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Directs the commissioner of postsecondary education to prepare a strategic plan for public higher education which is aligned with the goals of the board of education's strategic plan.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2212
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
Report Pass
4/29/26
Engrossed
5/7/26
Refer
5/8/26
EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS - Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2201
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
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 through the National Flood Insurance program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2202
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Directs the public utilities commission to establish a standardized framework for determining authorized common equity ratios and authorized rates of returns on equity for public utilities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2203
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
Report Pass
4/28/26
Engrossed
5/5/26
Refer
5/6/26
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT - Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2204
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
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.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2205
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/23/26
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- CONTRACTORS' REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BOARD - Expands various definitions relative to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters to provide clarity regarding licensed and unlicensed vendors, consultants, or third-party representatives.