Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 134)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3189
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE - Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3190
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DECISIONS, SPECIAL FINDINGS AND ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES - Adds the doctrine of assumption of risk to the current comparative negligence statute.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3191
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE - Provides that for purposes of all civil actions, the fair and reasonable charge for certain medical and dental services is the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3192
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES - Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3193
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides for punitive damages in civil actions where there is willful or wanton conduct or a reckless disregard for health, safety and welfare.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3194
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION - Increases the minimum claim amount necessary to require a matter involving motor vehicle liability be submitted to mandatory arbitration.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3195
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE - Provides for mandatory uninsured motorist coverage.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3196
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LITIGATION LENDING AGREEMENTS - Makes litigation loan agreements subject to state usury laws.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3178
Filed/Introduced
8/7/26
Introduced
4/2/26
Passed
4/2/26
Senate Resolution Commemorating March 31, 2026 As “alzheimer’s Association Of Rhode Island Advocacy And Awareness Day” In The State Of Rhode Island
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3179
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES - Prohibits the use of genetic information for purposes of determining eligibility, setting premium rates, or imposing preexisting condition exclusions for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3180
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
4/3/26
Refer
4/3/26
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE - Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3206
Filed/Introduced
8/7/26
Introduced
4/7/26
Passed
4/7/26
Senate Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2026, To Be The "month Of The Military Child" In The State Of Rhode Island
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3207
Filed/Introduced
8/7/26
Introduced
4/9/26
Passed
4/9/26
Senate Resolution Proclaiming April 24, 2026, As "armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" To Commemorate The Armenian Genocide Of 1915 To 1923, And In Honor Of Armenian-americans
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3208
Filed/Introduced
8/7/26
Introduced
4/9/26
Passed
4/9/26
Senate Resolution Proclaiming April 9, 2026, To Be "rhode Island Home Visiting Day"
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2777
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Provides that effective July 1, 2026, the profit margin of any electric distribution company or distributor of natural gas, would not exceed four percent (4%), in any given calendar year.