Rhode Island State Senator

Jonathon Acosta 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 11)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3068

Introduced
3/12/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING WOMEN IN THE BUILDING TRADES AND EXPANDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CAREERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3116

Introduced
3/13/26  
Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2124

Introduced
1/16/26  
Requires that an independent efficiency and performance audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the department of administration.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2123

Introduced
1/16/26  
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2085

Introduced
1/16/26  
Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2117

Introduced
1/16/26  
Sets a clear and enforceable standard for reducing the presence of harmful metals in personal care products, prioritizing public health through testing, labeling, and the development of safer alternatives.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2137

Introduced
1/16/26  
Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2126

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Report Pass
4/30/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2246

Introduced
1/23/26  
Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3087

Introduced
3/13/26  
Refer
3/13/26  
Report Pass
5/19/26  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2097

Introduced
1/16/26  
Requires quarterly financial reporting to the executive office of health and human services beginning on October 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2081

Introduced
1/16/26  
Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2189

Introduced
1/20/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF NAYASIA A. GONZALEZ
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2212

Introduced
1/23/26  
Refer
1/23/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2318

Introduced
1/23/26  
Refer
1/23/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Clarifies the role of a corporation electing to be governed as a workers' cooperative to allow it to operate as a hiring hall under certain circumstances.