Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 7)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8055
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULTS - Makes assault with intent to commit murder punishable by no less than ten years and not more than forty years and the person would not be afforded the benefit of suspension or deferment of sentence or probation.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7945
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS - Provides that for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, payors would rely upon criteria which reflect generally accepted standards of care when developing coverage.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7995
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE OFFICE OF THE ELDER ADVOCATE - Establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights of older adults in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8057
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY - Decriminalizes certain commercial sexual activity. It would also include human trafficking as a racketeering activity and would allow expungements of certain convictions in § 11-34.1 after one year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7943
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS - Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7895
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
EDUCATION -- SAFE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2026 - Establishes the Safe School Technology Act of 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7888
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Provides that effective July 1, 2026, the profit margin of any electric distribution company or distributor of natural gas, would not exceed four percent (4%), in any given calendar year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7923
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
Report Pass
3/19/26
Engrossed
3/26/26
Refer
4/3/26
FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT - Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revise the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7928
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT - Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7941
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Requires insurers to pay electronic claims for healthcare coverage within 14 calendar days of receipt. Permits healthcare providers to dispute claim denials within 60 days and empowers the secretary of EOHHS to establish penalties for violations.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7835
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ARCHITECTS - Amends how architecture firms and individual architects are registered.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H8020
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Allows for building inspectors to conduct “virtual inspections” or utilize photographic evidence, at the building official’s discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7913
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
FOOD AND DRUGS -- SINGLE-USE PLASTIC STRAWS - Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7978
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
ELECTIONS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Redefines "political party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7863
Introduced
2/27/26
Refer
2/27/26
INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE - Provides for mandatory uninsured motorist coverage.