Rhode Island State Senator

Brian Thompson 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2562

Introduced
2/13/26  
Includes both the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines in the healthcare services funding contributions payable by health insurers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2621

Introduced
2/13/26  
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 Senate Bill S2635

Introduced
2/13/26  
Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2458

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2442

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes the first-time home buyer savings program act. Allows modifications to federal adjusted gross income for $50,000 in contributions and $150,000 of interest and dividends included in federal adjusted gross income.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2454

Introduced
2/6/26  
Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester be eligible for the same medical benefits as other full-time state employees.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2490

Introduced
2/6/26  
Allows automatic voter registration for Rhode Islanders applying for hunting and fishing licenses.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2446

Introduced
2/6/26  
Adds probation and parole officers to the list of state law enforcement professionals, for purpose of retirement on service allowance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2453

Introduced
2/6/26  
Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2431

Introduced
2/6/26  
Permits on and after July 1, 2027, for an insurer to consider the zip code in which the vehicle is garaged provided that the calculation of the zip code is segmented by the municipality where the vehicle is garaged.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2439

Introduced
2/6/26  
Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2509

Introduced
2/6/26  
Provides a procedure for a Native American tribe to petition the state for recognition.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2507

Introduced
2/6/26  
Recognizes the Seaconke Wampanoag tribe as a Native American Indian tribe for the limited purpose of assisting this tribe in establishing eligibility for federal benefits and privileges.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2498

Introduced
2/6/26  
Expands the obligations of employers to create, maintain and retain their employees' personnel records, it requires that records be retained for at least 3 years after employee's termination. It also increases the financial penalties for each violation.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2501

Introduced
2/6/26  
Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.