Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 188)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2612
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS - Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2613
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2602
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS IN DISTRICT COURTS - Allows someone convicted of a previous felony or a private complaint to be eligible under ยง 12-10-12 for a misdemeanor filing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2603
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2600
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
PUBLIC RECORDS -- PUBLIC RECORDS ADMINISTRATION - Directs the administrator of the public records management program to adopt a uniform statewide access to public records request form.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2601
Filed/Introduced
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 - Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
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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.