Rhode Island State Representative

Megan Cotter 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 11)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8295

Introduced
3/13/26  
Refer
3/13/26  
Report Pass
4/15/26  
Engrossed
4/28/26  
Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7217

Introduced
1/21/26  
Require that the classification guide to desk audit analysis and class specification development be amended so that the lack of supervision of other employees not prevent an employee from receiving a classification upgrade
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7243

Introduced
1/21/26  
Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2027 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8302

Introduced
3/17/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANNA CASALE
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8308

Introduced
3/18/26  
Creates the Primary Care Contracting Good Faith Act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8310

Introduced
3/18/26  
Amends the timelines related to healthcare provider credentialing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8309

Introduced
3/18/26  
Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7173

Introduced
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7230

Introduced
1/21/26  
Designates the month of May, annually, as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month," with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize and educate people about Rhode Island's native plants.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7188

Introduced
1/21/26  
Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7235

Introduced
1/21/26  
Removes nuclear plant projects from seeking the approval from the general assembly for the construction of said nuclear plant.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7185

Introduced
1/21/26  
Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs may include the name of the dispensing healthcare practice instead of the name of the dispenser.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7241

Introduced
1/21/26  
Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7245

Introduced
1/21/26  
Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7242

Introduced
1/21/26  
Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.