Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 84)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7574
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Car rental company not subject to registration penalties resulting from out-of-state toll violations from operators using their rental vehicles but are responsible for any outstanding toll amounts due.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7552
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
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 House Bill H7553
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7554
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
Report Pass
3/10/26
Engrossed
3/17/26
Refer
4/3/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES - Expands meaning of bomb threats and false reports to include any warning or threat of the existence of an explosive device and allows judge to impose conditions of bail to include extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders and counseling.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7555
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURES -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS - Provides that individual counts of a district court criminal complaint dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) would be sealed administratively by the court clerk upon the defendant’s request.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7556
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS - Requires that all campus police officers be equipped with ballistic body armor.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7542
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7543
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERNET ACCESS AND ADVERTISING BY FACSIMILE - Requires that video or photography generated by artificial intelligence or “AI” that is posted on a public platform contain a marking disclosing that it has been generated by AI.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7544
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES - Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7545
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7546
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST - Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7547
Introduced
2/6/26
Refer
2/6/26
Report Pass
4/2/26
Engrossed
4/7/26
Refer
4/14/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION - Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7675
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- COMPOSTING AND ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION - Establishes Compost Fund to award grants related to reducing the amount of solid waste generated in the state.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7676
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Report Pass
4/30/26
Engrossed
5/5/26
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 House Bill H7677
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Report Pass
4/30/26
Engrossed
5/12/26
Refer
5/22/26
Report Pass
6/2/26
WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.