Rhode Island State Representative

Earl Read 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7526

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7638

Introduced
2/11/26  
Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in ยง 31.41.1-4.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7028

Introduced
1/9/26  
Refer
1/9/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES, AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER (Amends and increase the membership of the commission to address flooding of the Pawtuxet River from eleven (11) to thirteen (13), and would extend the reporting date from March 2, 2026, to March 5, 2027, and expire on June 2, 2027.)

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7585

Introduced
2/6/26  
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7568

Introduced
2/6/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Report Pass
3/24/26  
Engrossed
3/31/26  
Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7520

Introduced
2/6/26  
Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7573

Introduced
2/6/26  
Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7656

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individualโ€™s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7672

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires the placement of a stop sign at any intersection of a roadway and bike path.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7636

Introduced
2/11/26  
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7632

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7007

Introduced
1/7/26  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
1/27/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Report Pass
2/26/26  
Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7013

Introduced
1/8/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" ON JANUARY 9, 2026
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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.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7050

Introduced
1/9/26  
Refer
1/9/26  
Report Pass
3/19/26  
Engrossed
3/26/26  
Updates disability parking space signage and enables municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals submit photos on the app of vehicles parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities.