Rhode Island State Senator

Matthew Lamountain 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 11)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2175

Introduced
1/16/26  
Raises the gross weight of a vehicle eligible for reserve forces plates from 8,500 lbs. to 12,000 lbs. with US flag on the plates. Proof of honorable discharge to be provided to DMV.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2878

Introduced
3/4/26  
Permits reimbursement for dental hygienists from "other insurance" or a third-party payor such as Medicare.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2861

Introduced
3/4/26  
Allows electronic notifications modernize language for notifications, synchronize renewal dates for certain license-types, streamline licensing requirements across several license-types, and update the unlicensed health care practices statute.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2927

Introduced
3/4/26  
Provides that Rhode Island state employees be eligible for temporary disability insurance effective January 1, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2988

Introduced
3/4/26  
Funds the state crime victim compensation program through an additional one dollar ($1.00) fine on traffic violations, exclusive of violations related to the parking of vehicles.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2831

Introduced
3/4/26  
Appropriates two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000) to fund the primary care training sites program to provide training for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants within the department of health.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2958

Introduced
3/4/26  
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2978

Introduced
3/4/26  
Refer
3/4/26  
Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2945

Introduced
3/4/26  
Adds staff of day camps and residential camps for youth to the definition of "person responsible for a child's welfare" within the chapter on abused and neglected children.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2950

Introduced
3/4/26  
Mandates private equity companies or real estate investment trusts (REIT) seeking to invest in healthcare providers or provider-sponsored organizations in this state, submit a notice of material change with the AG and deposit a bond with the DOH.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2889

Introduced
3/4/26  
Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2992

Introduced
3/4/26  
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2780

Introduced
3/4/26  
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2839

Introduced
3/4/26  
Includes the deputy chief of inspection and inspector within the provision of law related to retirement on service allowance relating to correctional officers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2911

Introduced
3/4/26  
Permits property owners or contractors to utilize an independent building inspector if the municipality’s building inspector does not inspect the property within twenty days of notification.