Rhode Island State Representative

Arthur Handy 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8113

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides that landlords would pay interest on security deposits in residential landlord-tenant matters.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8077

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides for municipal and state police authorities to acquire and to utilize automated license plate readers and identify what data may be collected and in what ways the data can be used.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8127

Introduced
2/27/26  
Amends the Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) board composition by adding the Rhode Island Climate Community to the groups given due consideration for appointment to the board.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8167

Introduced
2/27/26  
Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8202

Introduced
2/27/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8181

Introduced
2/27/26  
Exempts trucks engaged in waste management collection at the central landfill from tolls operated by the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge authority.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8073

Introduced
2/27/26  
Restricts the possession of prohibited firearms.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8084

Introduced
2/27/26  
Makes persons convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three (3) years after imposition of their sentence.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8109

Introduced
2/27/26  
Prohibits a landlord from removing a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8172

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8161

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8090

Introduced
2/27/26  
Prohibits a peace officer, as defined in ยง 12-7-21, from employing threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8083

Introduced
2/27/26  
Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years from the date of conviction.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8108

Introduced
2/27/26  
Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8140

Introduced
2/27/26  
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.