Rhode Island State Representative

David Morales 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 H7208

Introduced
1/21/26  
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7213

Introduced
1/21/26  
Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7212

Introduced
1/21/26  
Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7211

Introduced
1/21/26  
Bars police from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, require visible ID, allow limited safety and undercover exceptions, and impose criminal penalties and civil liability for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7218

Introduced
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/16/26  
Creates the Crook Point Bridge Authority for the purpose of maintain the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and any property related thereto.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7264

Introduced
1/22/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DEBORAH J. PIASECKI ON HER PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT IN THE RHODE ISLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8340

Introduced
3/24/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE RHODE ISLAND HIP HOP HALL OF FAME ON ITS INAUGURAL CEREMONY HELD MARCH 8, 2026, AND HONORING ITS INDUCTEES
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8347

Introduced
3/25/26  
Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8386

Introduced
4/1/26  
Requires landlords to provide a receipt upon receiving a cash payment for rent from a tenant.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8387

Introduced
4/1/26  
Requires all municipal zoning ordinances be amended to provide that any lot with access to public water/sewer services, not establish or enforce a minimum lot area that exceeds 5,000 sq.ft. for a residential building with between one and 4 dwelling units.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8385

Introduced
4/1/26  
Allows sealing of eviction records for defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction for individuals between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) who didn't sign the lease.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8407

Introduced
4/3/26  
Limits retired, part-time or adjunct instructors, hired by any state college, university, or state school, to teaching no more than two classes per semester.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7236

Introduced
1/21/26  
Establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chamber.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8331

Introduced
3/20/26  
Establishes the trades worker justice and safety act to help provide workers with a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, abuse and retaliation.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8397

Introduced
4/2/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND