Rhode Island State Representative

Tina Spears 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 9)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7697

Introduced
2/11/26  
Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7677

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/30/26  
Engrossed
5/12/26  
Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7683

Introduced
2/11/26  
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7647

Introduced
2/11/26  
Allows access to juvenile criminal records in order to conduct firearm background checks.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7672

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires the placement of a stop sign at any intersection of a roadway and bike path.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7648

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/2/26  
Engrossed
4/7/26  
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7681

Introduced
2/11/26  
Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7698

Introduced
2/11/26  
Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7607

Introduced
2/11/26  
Prohibits the charging of swipe fees on taxes and gratuities.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7640

Introduced
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
4/9/26  
Engrossed
4/14/26  
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7625

Introduced
2/11/26  
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7632

Introduced
2/11/26  
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7606

Introduced
2/11/26  
Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7696

Introduced
2/11/26  
Establishes a tax credit for businesses transitioning to employee ownership.
RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7622

Introduced
2/11/26  
Authorizes the department of environmental management to issue and enforce rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of the food waste ban.