Rhode Island State Senator

Mark Mckenney 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 6)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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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 S2428

Introduced
2/6/26  
Prohibits any person from employing dynamic or surveillance pricing practices in the sale of goods or services to consumers in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2452

Introduced
2/6/26  
Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children in OST settings.
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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 S2481

Introduced
2/6/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Report Pass
5/21/26  
Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2497

Introduced
2/6/26  
Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2495

Introduced
2/6/26  
Directs the state department of education to establish an anti-hazing policy in student athletics.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2496

Introduced
2/6/26  
Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2499

Introduced
2/6/26  
Creates a comprehensive statutory framework to address and regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, considering the interests of employers and employees.
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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 S2042

Introduced
1/9/26  
Refer
1/9/26  
Report Pass
3/12/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Requires that all maintenance of sidewalks along state highways, with the exception of snow and ice removal, be the responsibility of the state.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2027

Introduced
1/9/26  
Changes retired teacher income for drivers ed classes to $25,000 per year from $15,000 per year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2058

Introduced
1/9/26  
Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of ยง 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2471

Introduced
2/6/26  
Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.