Rhode Island State Senator

Todd Patalano 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2718

Introduced
2/27/26  
Increases fines for speeding in residential or school zones.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2717

Introduced
2/27/26  
Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2764

Introduced
3/4/26  
Expands RI’s Renewable Energy Standard to include nuclear and hydroelectric power as eligible zero-emission resources and sets rules for how they qualify.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2891

Introduced
3/4/26  
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2784

Introduced
3/4/26  
Provides that no new charter school application shall be granted, if the proposed school is a network charter school or the expansion of an existing charter school creates a network charter school.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2937

Introduced
3/4/26  
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.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2936

Introduced
3/4/26  
Moves North Kingstown from the third division of the district court to the fourth division to better balance case workloads among the divisions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2913

Introduced
3/4/26  
Refer
3/4/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Engrossed
5/19/26  
Provides that no train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons and includes the imposition of fines upon a company, individual or business for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2840

Introduced
3/4/26  
Exempts from the sales tax licensed child care centers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2885

Introduced
3/4/26  
Removes obsolete language and clarifies asbestos abatement and radon control requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2929

Introduced
3/4/26  
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2924

Introduced
3/4/26  
Refer
3/4/26  
Report Pass
5/26/26  
Engrossed
5/28/26  
Allows employees, not represented by a union, to create a group to collectively bargain with employers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2916

Introduced
3/4/26  
Increases the minimum veterans’ exemption from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to six thousand dollars ($6,000) with respect to municipal taxes.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2822

Introduced
3/4/26  
Defines public-private partnerships and provides the framework to encourage the use of public-private partnerships for proposals for state purchases.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2760

Introduced
3/3/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY