Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 23)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8135
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - Requires the state and private health insurers to reimburse claims for healthcare services provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount as the reimbursement paid to a physician performing the service in the area served.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2691
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7976
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS - Renames the University of Rhode Island football practice field, located at 5E West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881, to the "Mark S. Cruise '81 '84 Football Practice Field."
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2689
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Mandates that the EOHHS assemble a network of equity zones where local multisector groups of nonprofits, service providers, advocates, community members, state agencies, and municipalities can address social factors of health at a local level.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8196
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from sales tax the amount paid for a parking space to a patron for one hour or less, in or on a parking facility on which a commercial establishment is located.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2701
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Authorizes the town of Johnston, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8069
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8134
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8115
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Requires the corrections director to adopt body camera policies by January 1, 2027, after stakeholder consultation, setting standards for activation, recording, access, retention, notice, and training,
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2639
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
Report Pass
4/28/26
Engrossed
5/5/26
Refer
5/6/26
FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS - Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from single straw dispensers at food service establishments.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8175
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8158
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8125
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
Report Pass
4/14/26
Engrossed
4/28/26
Refer
5/1/26
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- MILITARY CHILD ACT - 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 S2730
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT - Prohibits a peace officer, as defined in § 12-7-21, from employing threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8182
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008 - Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.