Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 178)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2913
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
Report Pass
5/12/26
Engrossed
5/19/26
Refer
5/20/26
Report Pass
6/2/26
Enrolled
6/8/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2914
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Authorizes the town of Smithfield, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2915
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PARKING SPACES - Permits Smithfield to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2940
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT - Establishes full-time juvenile hearing board coordinator to provide support and assistance to municipal juvenile hearing boards across the state. Any juvenile charged with a misdemeanor and who is a first offender, shall be referred to the hearing board.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2941
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- RESTRAINT OF JUVENILES - Limits use of restraints on juveniles in transport and court proceedings to safety or escape risks, requires least restrictive methods, and mandates reporting on when and why restraints were used.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2942
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT - Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2935
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Allows a police officer to be reemployed by a state agency or department for purposes of working a state-funded detail subject to certain restrictions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2936
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT - Moves North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division to better balance case workloads among the divisions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2937
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION - For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2938
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2939
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Requires that the chief judge of the family court in appointing magistrates do so in accordance with the judicial selection and nomination process set forth in chapter 16.1 of title 8.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3012
Filed/Introduced
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.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3013
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/5/26
Refer
3/5/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3014
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/5/26
Refer
3/5/26
PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION - Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S3015
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
3/5/26
Refer
3/5/26
EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT - Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.