Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 35)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2841
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Mandates DCYF protection for benefits owed to foster children.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2898
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 - Allows the town of North Providence 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 S2989
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- THE EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT AND BUDGET EQUITY IMPACT ACT - Establishes a two-year pilot program, from January 2027 to December 2028, to incorporate equity impact statements into the legislative process for both the House and Senate chamber.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2993
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
Senate Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders And The State (creates An 11 Member Commission To Analyze The Impact And Potential Economic Benefits Of Bail Reforms On Black Rhode Islanders, And Would Report Back By February 5, 2027, And Expire On April 5, 2027.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2854
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Transfers responsibility for implementation of services for persons with traumatic brain injuries from the director of the department of human services to the EOHHS.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2799
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 - Amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 by clarifying enforcement provisions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2935
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Allows a police officer to be reemployed by a state agency or department for purposes of working a state-funded detail subject to certain restrictions.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2936
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT - 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 S2845
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME -- VISITING ACT - Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2986
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES - Prohibits the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2906
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Current Condominium Law And Provide Recommendations For Improvements To Transparency, Accountability And Ongoing Affordability Of Condominiums In Rhode Island (creates A 16-member Commission To Study Current Condominium Law And Provide Recommendations For Improvements, And Who Would Report Back To The General Assembly By December 31, 2027, And Would Expire On March 15, 2028.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2960
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS - Eliminates fingerprinting fees for licensed childcare hires, require background checks for youth activity instructors, and allow active TS/SCI clearance to satisfy criminal background check requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2966
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS - Permits all Rhode Island courts to conduct hearings remotely and allow any party or attorney to appear by telephone or video conference, with remote appearances having the same legal effect as in-person appearances.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2926
Introduced
3/4/26
Refer
3/4/26
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.
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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
Refer
5/20/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - 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.