Rhode Island State Representative

Marie Hopkins 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7396

Introduced
1/28/26  
Creates an affordable housing business tax credit as well as eliminate sales tax on any materials purchased for use in the renovation of affordable rental housing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7384

Introduced
1/28/26  
Amends the administrative procedures act and provides that on the review of an agency decision by a court upon appeal, the court shall decide questions of law without deference to any previous determination or interpretation of the law by the agency.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7368

Introduced
1/28/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE MANNER IN WHICH HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER TRADITIONAL EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS ARE ACCORDED TO UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS, SELF-DIRECTED PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC (Creates 5 member commission to study the way insurance plans/traditional employer-provided benefits are given to Uber/Lyft drivers, self-directed personal care attendants and others providing services to public, and reports back 1/5/27 and expires 3/5/27.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7341

Introduced
1/28/26  
Provides for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving CTE or pathways education.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7399

Introduced
1/28/26  
Repeals pet care services from the services subject to sales tax as defined by ยงยง 44-18-7(19) and 44-18-7.3(b)(3).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7386

Introduced
1/28/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- JURY NULLIFICATION AS PROPER TRIAL DEFENSE ARGUMENT (Proposes to the voters a constitutional amendment which would allow a criminal defendant to argue jury nullification as a defense.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7385

Introduced
1/28/26  
Establishes a compact agreement among at least two (2) states to prohibit the selective use of subsidies to an existing specific industry or company, entice relocation from one state to another state or to open a new facility.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7354

Introduced
1/28/26  
Allows lane filtering, the act of passing stopped or slow-moving vehicles proceeding in the same direction, for motorcycles at low speeds.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7375

Introduced
1/28/26  
Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7394

Introduced
1/28/26  
Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to ยง 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7383

Introduced
1/28/26  
Establishes a Regulatory Sandbox program designed to provide a depository for ideas in a regulatory approach.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7348

Introduced
1/28/26  
Mandates all health insurance contracts, plans, or policies provide the same reimbursement to independent healthcare facilities as that of hospital affiliated facilities where the same healthcare service is provided.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7401

Introduced
1/28/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES (Appropriates the sum of $75,000 to Jewish Collaborative Services.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7337

Introduced
1/28/26  
Establishes the biotechnology regulatory sandbox program within the department of business regulation.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7365

Introduced
1/28/26  
Establishes a voluntary portable benefit plan for independent contractors.