Rhode Island State Representative

Brandon Potter 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 6)

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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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 H8209

Introduced
2/27/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER (RDC) (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Refugee Dream Center (RDC).)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8111

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides for the sealing of eviction records under certain circumstances.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8143

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides for the re-employment of public safety retirees under certain conditions.
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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 H8217

Introduced
2/27/26  
Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8219

Introduced
3/3/26  
Regulates property insurers to limit underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects, requires climate risk reporting and emissions disclosures, and aligns insurance practices with science-based climate targets.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8220

Introduced
3/3/26  
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7284

Introduced
1/23/26  
Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7276

Introduced
1/23/26  
Prohibits an insurance company from imposing any cost-sharing requirements for any diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7305

Introduced
1/23/26  
Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7314

Introduced
1/23/26  
Provides modifications for payments of interest on student loans shall be subtracted from federal adjusted gross income to an amount equal to the payments of interest for the satisfaction of outstanding student loans.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7317

Introduced
1/23/26  
Directs the manage existing workforce development and compensation programs for the early educators workforce.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7313

Introduced
1/23/26  
Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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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.