Rhode Island State Representative

William O'Brien 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 5)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7832

Introduced
2/26/26  
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 1ST THROUGH MARCH 5TH, 2026, AS "PEACE CORPS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7594

Introduced
2/6/26  
Raises the earned-income tax credit to thirty percent (30%) for the tax years 2027 and beyond.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7529

Introduced
2/6/26  
Broadens the definition of "teacher" and create a comprehensive bill of rights for school teachers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7556

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires that all campus police officers be equipped with ballistic body armor.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8007

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/15/26  
Engrossed
4/30/26  
Provides that minor subdivisions include single family infill subdivisions and establishes procedures for single family infill subdivisions within the subdivision of land chapter of the general laws.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8018

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires that any new residential construction shall have a minimum of two means of egress consisting of standard exterior doors.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7901

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires all school districts to designate a certified athletic trainer at each high school within its district.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8000

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/29/26  
Provides certain procedures that must be followed before an encampment can be removed or relocated.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7894

Introduced
2/27/26  
Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7545

Introduced
2/6/26  
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7543

Introduced
2/6/26  
Requires that video or photography generated by artificial intelligence or “AI” that is posted on a public platform contain a marking disclosing that it has been generated by AI.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7562

Introduced
2/6/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Report Pass
4/15/26  
Engrossed
4/30/26  
Allows animal control officers in the cities and towns to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously accumulated and includes them as agents authorized to enforce the provisions of this law.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7549

Introduced
2/6/26  
Makes an assault upon a sports official during and in the course of their official duties a felony.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7566

Introduced
2/6/26  
Authorizes retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed 5 times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7561

Introduced
2/6/26  
Enables employees to no longer have to utilize sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave or other paid time off as a condition to their maternity leave.