Rhode Island State Representative

Earl Read 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 7)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7513

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7543

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires that video or photography generated by artificial intelligence or “AI” that is posted on a public platform contain a marking disclosing that it has been generated by AI.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7577

Introduced
2/6/26  
Allows any city, town, state and/or agency of a municipality or the state to report unpaid fines of two hundred dollars ($200) or more to the division of motor vehicles as grounds for refusal of registration.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7567

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7560

Introduced
2/6/26  
Substitutes "housing resources commission" with "department of health" for lead hazard mitigation purposes. It also makes it easier for a property owner to release funds put into an escrow account, if needed to make required repairs or improvements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7527

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires that student mentors in public schools be certified support educators, ensuring mentors have professional training, established student relationships, and access to skills and information needed to support student success.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7549

Introduced
2/6/26  
Makes an assault upon a sports official during and in the course of their official duties a felony.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7566

Introduced
2/6/26  
Authorizes retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed 5 times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7556

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires that all campus police officers be equipped with ballistic body armor.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7550

Introduced
2/6/26  
Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7574

Introduced
2/6/26  
Car rental company not subject to registration penalties resulting from out-of-state toll violations from operators using their rental vehicles but are responsible for any outstanding toll amounts due.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7537

Introduced
2/6/26  
Mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7559

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7586

Introduced
2/6/26  
Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7582

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires inspections and evaluations of the indoor air quality of each school building, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.