Rhode Island State Representative

Jenni Azanero Furtado 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8069

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8175

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7964

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8155

Introduced
2/27/26  
Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7979

Introduced
2/27/26  
Amends the procedures for the marking and certification of mail ballots by prohibiting anyone but the voter or certain persons close to the voter from handling the mail ballot.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8220

Introduced
3/3/26  
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8224

Introduced
3/3/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7276

Introduced
1/23/26  
Prohibits an insurance company from imposing any cost-sharing requirements for any diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7304

Introduced
1/23/26  
Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7333

Introduced
1/28/26  
Enacts the Rhode Island Broadband Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7373

Introduced
1/28/26  
Refer
1/28/26  
Report Pass
2/26/26  
Engrossed
3/3/26  
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7347

Introduced
1/28/26  
Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8067

Introduced
2/27/26  
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8140

Introduced
2/27/26  
Bars state and local police from joining federal immigration enforcement programs, limits holding people on detainer without judicial warrants, and requires tracking and reporting of requests.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7440

Introduced
1/30/26  
Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.