Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 75)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2564
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
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 Senate Bill S2599
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE - Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2595
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN - Prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2570
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT - Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2602
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS IN DISTRICT COURTS - Allows someone convicted of a previous felony or a private complaint to be eligible under ยง 12-10-12 for a misdemeanor filing.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2625
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
EDUCATION -- REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS - Provides for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving CTE or pathways education.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2567
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
INSURANCE -- UNIVERSAL AND UNIFIED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ACT - Establishes a universal and unified healthcare system and reform the current payment system for healthcare coverage in this state.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2610
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2584
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS - Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2614
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS - Repeals the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2561
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT - Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2583
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT -- COMPREHENSIVE PERMITS PROHIBITED IN WATERSHED OVERLAY PROTECTION - Prohibits applications for a comprehensive permit under the Rhode Island comprehensive planning and land use regulation act in any watershed overlay protection district located in the town of Tiverton.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2593
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
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 among other factors.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2612
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS - Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S2560
Introduced
2/13/26
Refer
2/13/26
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.