Rhode Island State Representative

David Bennett 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7648

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7698

Introduced
2/11/26  
Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7640

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/9/26  
Engrossed
4/14/26  
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7650

Introduced
2/11/26  
Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun. It would impose criminal penalties for a person to sell or transfer a stun gun to a person under the age of eighteen (18).
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7696

Introduced
2/11/26  
Establishes a tax credit for businesses transitioning to employee ownership.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7622

Introduced
2/11/26  
Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7645

Introduced
2/11/26  
Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7704

Introduced
2/11/26  
SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS FOR A MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7693

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7004

Introduced
1/7/26  
Creates the Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7055

Introduced
1/9/26  
Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7030

Introduced
1/9/26  
Refer
1/9/26  
Report Pass
4/14/26  
Engrossed
4/28/26  
Creates the healthcare worker platform act that requires platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the Rhode Island department of health while exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7616

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7695

Introduced
2/11/26  
Establishes property, tangible, sales and use tax exemptions as incentives for the location of qualified data centers in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7687

Introduced
2/11/26  
Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.