Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 30)

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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8099

Introduced
2/27/26  
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- STATE IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MINORS WITHOUT RESIDENCE ACT - Allows a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent as well as a certified copy of minor's birth certificate at no cost.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8143

Introduced
2/27/26  
TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES - Provides for the re-employment of public safety retirees under certain conditions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8083

Introduced
2/27/26  
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years from the date of conviction.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2751

Introduced
2/27/26  
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT - Creates the RI Pedestrian Safety Act allows cities and town to use automated safety monitoring which a civil fine of $50 for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8160

Introduced
2/27/26  
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Removes funding requirement from department of elementary and secondary education.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8063

Introduced
2/27/26  
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT - Requires that court sentencing a person for first degree sexual assault of first degree child molestation, have the approval of the victim before imposing any negotiated sentence upon the offender.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2674

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
5/19/26  
Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8108

Introduced
2/27/26  
PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT - Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8187

Introduced
2/27/26  
TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX - Provides that credits issued pursuant to § 44-11-2.3 relating to pass through entities would be refundable.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8164

Introduced
2/27/26  
EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND - Enhances and further defines the role of the board of trustees of the University of Rhode Island. This act would also provide a more efficient procurement process for the university.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2655

Introduced
2/27/26  
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING AND REGULATORY ACT - Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8140

Introduced
2/27/26  
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LIMITATIONS ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION - Bars state and local police from joining federal immigration enforcement programs, limits holding people on detainer without judicial warrants, and requires tracking and reporting of requests.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8217

Introduced
2/27/26  
SPORTS, RACING, AND ATHLETICS -- DOG RACING IN BURRILLVILLE, LINCOLN, AND WEST GREENWICH - Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8213

Introduced
2/27/26  
Refer
2/27/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS - Extends certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, as well as updates warranty reimbursement and recall obligation policies.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8212

Introduced
2/27/26  
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEE RESTRICTION ACT - Creates the interchange fee restriction act prohibiting interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a credit or debit card.