Rhode Island State Senator

Walter Felag 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2748

Introduced
2/27/26  
Allows the holder of a manufacturer’s license to sell one-sixth of a barrel keg or any otherwise permitted vessel containing no more than the amount of malt beverage allowed.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2756

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Engrossed
5/7/26  
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2694

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Engrossed
5/19/26  
Prohibits the imposition of fees associated with home modifications that are specifically required to accommodate a veteran’s disability.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

RI

Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2746

Introduced
2/27/26  
Directs the division of motor vehicles to create a special plate for individuals in the manufacturing industry.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2715

Introduced
2/27/26  
Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud. Allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters. Also creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2744

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

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2707

Introduced
2/27/26  
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE IMMIGRANT IMPACT TASK FORCE (Creates an 11-member task force to track and oversee immigration enforcement and support actions in Rhode Island, and who would report back to the General Assembly House no later than January 5, 2027, and whose life would expire on March 5, 2027.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2645

Introduced
2/27/26  
Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructing/last-resort service.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2658

Introduced
2/27/26  
Creates a new category of residential solar energy generation for small portable solar generation devices.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2737

Introduced
2/27/26  
Expands the benefit definitions to include a grandchild and care recipient and increases benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028 and provides a TDI/TCI opt-in option for self-employed workers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2753

Introduced
2/27/26  
Creates The Rhode Island Veterans Home Staffing Support Act of 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2754

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2678

Introduced
2/27/26  
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2894

Introduced
3/4/26  
Allows the town of Tiverton to receive a one-half (1/2) credit for affordable housing units for manufactured homes in age restricted communities in conformance with all zoning laws and/or ordinances of the town.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2987

Introduced
3/4/26  
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.