Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 125)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2580
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- TIVERTON'S NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ACT - Sets timelines for Tiverton's new construction, including one year for final approval, two (2) years for building permits, and temporary inclusion of units in the town's count until completion or three (3) years, whichever comes first.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2581
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2585
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to verify and document the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2654
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND CLEAN HEAT STANDARD ACT - Establishes the Rhode Island clean heat standards program to implement a system of tradeable clean heat credits.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2655
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING AND REGULATORY ACT - Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2656
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT - Creates the extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper program for the recycling of packaging and paper products.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2657
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
Joint Resolution Urging The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management To Study And Regulate The Impact Of Wake Boats On Rhode Island Public Waterways (urges Dem To Study And Regulate The Impact Of Wake Boats On Rhode Island Public Waterways.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2644
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
Report Pass
4/28/26
Engrossed
5/5/26
Refer
5/6/26
PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY - Prohibits restrictive covenants related to grocery stores.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2645
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- UTILITY OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES - Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructing/last-resort service.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2646
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
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 science-based climate targets.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2630
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Repeals § 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools and religious institutions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2631
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2632
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2635
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID - Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2636
Filed/Introduced
8/7/26
Introduced
2/26/26
Passed
2/26/26
Senate Resolution Honoring The Lives Of Rhonda Dorgan, Aidan Dorgan And Gerald Dorgan, Commending The Heroism Of First Responders And Citizens, And Expressing The Deepest Sympathy Of The Rhode Island Senate Following The Tragic Events At The Dennis M. Lynch Arena In The City Of Pawtucket