Rhode Island State Senator

Samuel Bell 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2552

Introduced
2/13/26  
Increases the amount of state aid distributed to the towns and cities through appropriation in lieu of property tax provisions applicable to certain private and state properties that are exempt from property tax.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2549

Introduced
2/13/26  
Creates new tax on gains from sale or exchange of real property held for short periods of time, 6 years or less, establishes a comprehensive framework to calculate and implement enforcement and provides imprisonment and/or fines for those who evade taxes.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2517

Introduced
2/13/26  
Requires that automated teller machines disclose the account balance prior to any cash withdrawal.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2554

Introduced
2/13/26  
Requires that Medicaid enrollment be maintained or provided to all inmates in the first 30 days of incarceration at the adult correctional institutions within the department of corrections and the last 30 days of incarceration when possible.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2523

Introduced
2/13/26  
Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishments when new construction or renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2566

Introduced
2/13/26  
Limits the facility's ability to charge rent and fees for a maximum of seven (7) days or until removal of the personal property from the room, whichever occurs first. A violation would constitute a deceptive trade practice.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2564

Introduced
2/13/26  
Provides that for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, payors would rely upon criteria which reflect generally accepted standards of care when developing coverage.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2621

Introduced
2/13/26  
Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2624

Introduced
2/13/26  
Sunsets/discontinues the Jobs Development Act rate reduction as of July 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2618

Introduced
2/13/26  
Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2437

Introduced
2/6/26  
Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2448

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes a performance audit division within the office of the auditor general.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2441

Introduced
2/6/26  
Establishes Compost Fund to award grants related to reducing the amount of solid waste generated in the state.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2492

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires a healthcare entity to submit written notice to the attorney general and the department of health of any material change transaction at least 180 days prior to that transaction.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2526

Introduced
2/13/26  
Nullifies the department of elementary and secondary education recommendation that the turnaround plan for Providence public schools be continued.