Rhode Island State Senator

David Tikoian 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2649

Introduced
2/27/26  
Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2748

Introduced
2/27/26  
Allows the holder of a manufacturer’s license to sell one-sixth of a barrel keg or any otherwise permitted vessel containing no more than the amount of malt beverage allowed.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2716

Introduced
2/27/26  
Creates the joint committee of the repealer for a term of six (6) years to compile suggestions for repeal of certain statutes, regulations, and executive orders.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2648

Introduced
2/27/26  
Expands the definition of operator to anyone who enables customers to purchase virtual currency. Expands the definition of a transaction to include a digital product or application where payment is made in person or through a third party intermediary.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2703

Introduced
2/27/26  
Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2747

Introduced
2/27/26  
Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2756

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2643

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides that stores offering food product discounts must provide the same discounts to in-store customers that are offered to customers using electronic digital coupons.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2746

Introduced
2/27/26  
Directs the division of motor vehicles to create a special plate for individuals in the manufacturing industry.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2715

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud. Allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters. Also creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2699

Introduced
2/27/26  
Allows the town of Johnston to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2672

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes phased reduction of personal income tax rates.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2694

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Engrossed
5/19/26  
Prohibits the imposition of fees associated with home modifications that are specifically required to accommodate a veteran’s disability.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2686

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights of older adults in Rhode Island.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2714

Introduced
2/27/26  
Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.