Rhode Island State Representative

Jose Batista 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 4)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7637

Introduced
2/11/26  
Prohibit denial of an opportunity to apply for employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter solely on the basis of a person's country of citizenship.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7707

Introduced
2/11/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $800,000 to WaterFire Providence.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7644

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/16/26  
Engrossed
4/28/26  
Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
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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 H7621

Introduced
2/11/26  
Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the FDA for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer PFAS ban act of 2024.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7690

Introduced
2/11/26  
Amends the Rhode Island works program to increase the cash support pass-through to $100 for one child and $200 for more than one child.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7631

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7655

Introduced
2/11/26  
Permits a tenant, at the tenant’s expense, to implement energy conservation measures to any dwelling or dwelling unit such as removable weather-stripping around doors and windows.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7620

Introduced
2/11/26  
Establishes the Plastic Waste Conversion Facility Act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7035

Introduced
1/9/26  
Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7032

Introduced
1/9/26  
Refer
1/9/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/14/26  
Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7077

Introduced
1/14/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING UNCONSTITUTIONAL TACTICS BY U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND BEYOND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8252

Introduced
3/6/26  
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7651

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires courts to presume release for most probation violations, set reasonable bail or non-monetary conditions, limit detention to cases of risk or danger, require prompt hearings, and mandate written reasons for detention.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7604

Introduced
2/11/26  
Increases minimum amount for required damages and time to perform appraisal from three days to four.