Rhode Island State Senator

Lammis Vargas 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 5)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2542

Introduced
2/13/26  
Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2569

Introduced
2/13/26  
Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2620

Introduced
2/13/26  
Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2568

Introduced
2/13/26  
Require that routine childhood and adult immunization vaccine recommendations that are developed from evidence based, medically sound scientific research by the department of health.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2560

Introduced
2/13/26  
Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2562

Introduced
2/13/26  
Includes both the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines in the healthcare services funding contributions payable by health insurers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2616

Introduced
2/13/26  
Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2460

Introduced
2/6/26  
Amends the current law on health insurance coverage for fertility diagnostic care, standard fertility preservation services, and fertility treatment and requires coverage for any medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and medical services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2438

Introduced
2/6/26  
Amends the certain provisions relative to school waste recycling and refuse disposal and requires reports of waste audits by educational entities and reports of program participation by vendors.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2427

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires the public utilities commission to provide for a classification of service for retail electricity consumers that are large energy use facilities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2488

Introduced
2/6/26  
Prohibits bail bond agents and bail bond recovery agents from engaging in civil immigration enforcement, define such conduct as unprofessional, and subject violators to professional discipline under Rhode Island law.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2473

Introduced
2/6/26  
Addresses any single-family construction, townhouse construction, and multi-family construction complying with the Standards for Visitable Units of the ANSI' Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2513

Introduced
2/10/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AS "THE 3RD RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT/BLACK REGIMENT RECOGNITION DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2514

Introduced
2/10/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THOMAS JOSEPH HOLLAND

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2439

Introduced
2/6/26  
Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.