Rhode Island State Representative

Matthew Dawson 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 House Bill H7547

Introduced
2/6/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7656

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7660

Introduced
2/11/26  
Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).
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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 H7672

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires the placement of a stop sign at any intersection of a roadway and bike path.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7685

Introduced
2/11/26  
Adds probation and parole officers to the list of state law enforcement professionals, for purpose of retirement on service allowance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7648

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7640

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/9/26  
Engrossed
4/14/26  
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 House Bill H7605

Introduced
2/11/26  
Deceptive trade practice to sell vehicle used in violent crime or exposed to biohazards without notice to purchaser.
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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.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7654

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/16/26  
Engrossed
4/28/26  
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7649

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7608

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
Engrossed
5/12/26  
Refer
5/15/26  
Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7641

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires individuals seeking a judicial nomination to reapply to JNC every 3 years and make those individuals selected as finalists, eligible only for the court in which they applied and were chosen during the five years following their selection.