Rhode Island State Senator

Jacob Bissaillon 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 7)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2623

Introduced
2/13/26  
Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2611

Introduced
2/13/26  
Establishes the Rhode Island firearm industry accountability act of 2026.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2591

Introduced
2/13/26  
Limits how landlords use criminal history in rental decisions by delaying background checks until after a conditional offer has been made, restricting which records may be considered, banning discriminatory ads, and providing enforcement and penalties.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2590

Introduced
2/13/26  
Spells out rules and regulations for the presidential preference primary elections, and would also establish rules for ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting by the secretary of state.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2628

Introduced
2/13/26  
Implements statewide parking standards.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2602

Introduced
2/13/26  
Allows someone convicted of a previous felony or a private complaint to be eligible under § 12-10-12 for a misdemeanor filing.
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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 Senate Bill S2615

Introduced
2/13/26  
Makes a violation using the passing lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2558

Introduced
2/13/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.)
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2606

Introduced
2/13/26  
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2607

Introduced
2/13/26  
Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2566

Introduced
2/13/26  
Limits the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven (7) days or until removal of the personal property from the room, whichever occurs first. A violation would constitute a deceptive trade practice.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2599

Introduced
2/13/26  
Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2584

Introduced
2/13/26  
Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2614

Introduced
2/13/26  
Repeals the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines.