Rhode Island State Senator

John Burke 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 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 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2565

Introduced
2/13/26  
Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2557

Introduced
2/13/26  
Exempts a single-family, primary residence, owned by a taxpayer, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old, and has been a Rhode Island resident for at least forty (40) years. It also excludes multi-family and income-producing properties.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2630

Introduced
2/13/26  
Repeals ยง 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools and religious institutions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

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 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2602

Introduced
2/13/26  
Allows someone convicted of a previous felony or a private complaint to be eligible under ยง 12-10-12 for a misdemeanor filing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

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 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2593

Introduced
2/13/26  
Redefines "Political Party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election among other factors.
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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 S2618

Introduced
2/13/26  
Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2637

Introduced
2/26/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 182ND ANNIVERSARY OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE ON FEBRUARY 27, 2026
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2455

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

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2617

Introduced
2/13/26  
Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.