Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 157)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2963
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION - Removes the provision not allowing to publicly post or display the personal information of any protected individual or immediate family member without first obtaining permission.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2964
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2965
Filed/Introduced
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 S2968
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT - Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2969
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- USE OF CROSSWALKS, INTERSECTIONS AND SAFETY ZONES - Prohibits solicitation of money or other donations while an individual is standing or sitting in a crosswalk, intersection or safety zone.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2956
Filed/Introduced
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
Filed/Introduced
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 S2953
Filed/Introduced
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
Filed/Introduced
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
Filed/Introduced
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 S2966
Filed/Introduced
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
Filed/Introduced
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 S3157
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/27/26
Refer
3/27/26
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Creates a model form for tenants to notify landlord of intent to make repairs to their property and deduct costs from the rent.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3158
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/27/26
Refer
3/27/26
Report Pass
6/2/26
Engrossed
6/4/26
Refer
6/5/26
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Requires landlords to provide a receipt upon receiving a cash payment for rent from a tenant.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3159
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/27/26
Refer
3/27/26
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 until 2035.