Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 37)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7218
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
Report Pass
4/7/26
Engrossed
4/16/26
Refer
5/1/26
HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT - Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7219
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Permits, but not directs, a municipality to allow certain requirements regarding consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7220
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
Report Pass
3/17/26
Engrossed
3/24/26
Refer
3/27/26
Report Pass
4/9/26
Enrolled
4/14/26
Passed
4/22/26
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Permits the town of Barrington to assess an annual dog licensing fee of seven dollars ($7.00).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7221
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
Report Pass
3/17/26
Engrossed
3/24/26
Refer
3/27/26
Report Pass
4/9/26
Enrolled
4/14/26
Passed
4/22/26
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS - Increases the fines for dog ordinance violations in the town of Barrington.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7236
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACT - Establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chamber.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7237
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES OVERSIGHT - Establishes a permanent joint committee to oversee the department of children, youth and families.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7238
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Four Year Terms And Term Limits For Representatives And Senators (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, Section 1, That Would Create Four (4) Year Terms For General Assembly Members And Impose Term Limits Of Three (3) Full Four (4) Year Terms On Said Members Commencing With The 2028 Election.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7239
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
TAXATION -- CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS - Provides that a portion of state income taxes from employees working at not-for-profit healthcare institutions, health service institutions, and educational institutions be allocated to the city of Providence.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7240
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION - Generates an estate tax discharge upon the recording of a statement by the executor or other estate representative that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7229
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Creates a special license plate for the charity Real Access Motivates Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7230
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - Designates the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode Island's native plants.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7231
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITY - Prohibits members of elected city/town political party committees as well as representative/senate district committees from serving on local canvassing authorities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7203
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE - Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7204
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7205
Introduced
1/21/26
Refer
1/21/26
Allows eligible individuals serving sentences of imprisonment to seek sentence reductions from the superior court, individuals serving life without parole or minimum mandatory sentences pursuant to law, would not be eligible for such relief.