Rhode Island State Senator

David Tikoian 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 Senate Bill S2625

Introduced
2/13/26  
Provides for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving CTE or pathways education.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2610

Introduced
2/13/26  
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2596

Introduced
2/13/26  
Establishes the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their sibling(s).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2627

Introduced
2/13/26  
Refer
2/13/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Refer
5/8/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Engrossed
5/28/26  
Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2626

Introduced
2/13/26  
Establishes a restricted receipt account at the DLT for hospitality industry workforce training grants, funded by an annual $50 dollar fee to be charged by RIDOH to food service establishments.
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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 S2636

Introduced
2/26/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2465

Introduced
2/6/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICARE FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
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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 S2461

Introduced
2/6/26  
Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.
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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.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2432

Introduced
2/6/26  
Grants automatic admission to state public institutions for qualified Eagle Scout and Gold award recipients from the Girl Scouts.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2433

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes certain presumptions pertaining to early childhood education programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings.