Rhode Island State Senator

Thomas Paolino 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 7)

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2293

Introduced
1/23/26  
Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2302

Introduced
1/23/26  
Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false report of misconduct of any law enforcement official, public safety official, or hospital staff.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2195

Introduced
1/23/26  
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2251

Introduced
1/23/26  
Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2296

Introduced
1/23/26  
Criminalizes and sets mandatory minimum sentences for the unlawful interference with traffic upon the federal and state highways of this state.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2198

Introduced
1/23/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY (Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and would expire on February 5, 2028.)
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2277

Introduced
1/23/26  
Defines suitable person for purposes of concealed carry pistol permit establishes reasons and information needed for applying for the permit, an appeal process and provides that records are not public records.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2197

Introduced
1/23/26  
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2223

Introduced
1/23/26  
Requires the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of environmental management also to conduct an environmental impact study of motor vehicle non-exhaust particle emissions.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3123

Introduced
3/19/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3167

Introduced
3/27/26  
Refer
3/27/26  
Provides that when two or more individuals associate to accomplish the crime of shoplifting, that they would be deemed to be associated for the particular purpose of shoplifting and be guilty of a felony.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3178

Introduced
4/2/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MARCH 31, 2026 AS “ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS DAY” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2201

Introduced
1/23/26  
Requires the director of the Rhode Island emergency management agency and the Rhode Island commerce commission to develop and implement a plan to assist businesses in obtaining flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance program.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2243

Introduced
1/23/26  
Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $30.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
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Rhode Island Senate Bill S3173

Introduced
3/31/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET