Rhode Island State Senator

Leonidas Raptakis 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2645

Introduced
2/27/26  
Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructing/last-resort service.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2739

Introduced
2/27/26  
Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2718

Introduced
2/27/26  
Increases fines for speeding in residential or school zones.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2717

Introduced
2/27/26  
Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2678

Introduced
2/27/26  
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2760

Introduced
3/3/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2764

Introduced
3/4/26  
Expands RI’s Renewable Energy Standard to include nuclear and hydroelectric power as eligible zero-emission resources and sets rules for how they qualify.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2891

Introduced
3/4/26  
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2937

Introduced
3/4/26  
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2923

Introduced
3/4/26  
Increases the minimum hourly wage commencing January 1, 2029, by an amount equal to the total percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast Region for the calendar year 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2797

Introduced
3/4/26  
Places a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2790

Introduced
3/4/26  
Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed" or "mixed".
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2899

Introduced
3/4/26  
Refer
3/4/26  
Report Pass
5/21/26  
Engrossed
5/27/26  
Amends various sections of the condominium law to enhance transparency and would require that regular and special meetings of the executive board be open to unit owners.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2338

Introduced
1/29/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY 30, 2026, AS "FRED KOREMATSU DAY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND THE CONSTITUTION"

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2709

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires nonprofit entities who receive grants or other funding, to provide a detailed list of their ten highest paid directors, officers or employees’ salaries and benefits, including the names of said individuals.