Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 73)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2528
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM - Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2605
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT - Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2569
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2581
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2601
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 - Incorporates broadband, internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2623
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT - Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2565
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- "THE RHODE ISLAND INFORMED CONSENT PROTECTION ACT" - Requires written consent by recipient or parent before vaccine and prohibits discrimination against those who don't vaccinate and fines up to $25,000 for violation. Also prohibits DCYF from investigating their for failure to vaccinate their child.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2572
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Permits physician assistants to practice without a physician's direct supervision and receives direct payments from Medicaid.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2557
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Exempts a single-family, primary residence, owned by a taxpayer, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old, and has been a Rhode Island resident for at least forty (40) years. It also excludes multi-family and income-producing properties.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2611
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIREARM INDUSTRY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2026 - Establishes the Rhode Island firearm industry accountability act of 2026.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2558
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $200,000 To The Rhode Island Black Business Association (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $200,000 To The Rhode Island Black Business Association.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2622
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT - Increases the minimum wage amount for any person committed to the adult correctional institution from $3.00 to $5.00 a day for every day the person shall labor.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2606
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES - Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2588
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Allows the town of Tiverton to determine its density bonuses based upon its underlying zoning.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2598
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT -- MINOR'S GENDER TRANSITION - Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and right to a civil action for damages.