Rhode Island State Representative

Teresa Tanzi 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 4)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8139

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides the state would cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for persons who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8165

Introduced
2/27/26  
Provides the board of trustees with tort claim protections and calls upon the board to undertake a feasibility study related to operations of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center and the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8184

Introduced
2/27/26  
Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8116

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8193

Introduced
2/27/26  
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.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8068

Introduced
2/27/26  
Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8102

Introduced
2/27/26  
Precludes a legal entity from owning property whose value is over $25,000,000. If the property value exceeds $25,000,000, then the entity must divest a graduated yearly amount over the next 10 years, until value is less than $25,000,000.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7976

Introduced
2/27/26  
Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8069

Introduced
2/27/26  
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 House Bill H8134

Introduced
2/27/26  
Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8175

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8067

Introduced
2/27/26  
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7964

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes an opportunity for employee ownership where the owner notifies all current full-time and part-time employees and provides them with a 30-day window in which to initiate a process to potentially purchase the business as a workers' cooperative.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8127

Introduced
2/27/26  
Amends the Rhode Island Transit Authority (RIPTA) board composition by adding the Rhode Island Climate Community to the groups given due consideration for appointment to the board.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8202

Introduced
2/27/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.)