Rhode Island State Senator

Samuel Zurier 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 10)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2193

Introduced
1/22/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CARRIGAN MCCORRIE-RAINE NELSON
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2192

Introduced
1/22/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 18TH-24TH, 2026, TO BE "CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2212

Introduced
1/23/26  
Refer
1/23/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2319

Introduced
1/23/26  
Provides that public meetings involving collective bargaining agreements of school teachers shall be open to the public.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2202

Introduced
1/23/26  
Directs the public utilities commission to establish a standardized framework for determining authorized common equity ratios and authorized rates of returns on equity for public utilities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2196

Introduced
1/23/26  
Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2268

Introduced
1/23/26  
Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on land they own provided at least 50 % of the housing to be developed is low- or moderate-income housing and the land is owned or held in trust by the faith-based organizations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2246

Introduced
1/23/26  
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 Senate Bill S2226

Introduced
1/23/26  
Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2241

Introduced
1/23/26  
Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2215

Introduced
1/23/26  
Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2257

Introduced
1/23/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (EOHHS) TO ADOPT AN ELECTRONIC PREADMISSION SCREENING AND RESIDENT REVIEW (PASRR) SYSTEM
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2214

Introduced
1/23/26  
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2232

Introduced
1/23/26  
Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2203

Introduced
1/23/26  
Refer
1/23/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
Engrossed
5/5/26  
Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.