Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 99)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7685
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS - Adds probation and parole officers to the list of state law enforcement professionals, for purpose of retirement on service allowance.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7646
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL LIABILITY ACTIONS - Creates a medical malpractice tribunal that would screen medical malpractice actions before such actions could proceed in superior court.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7648
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Report Pass
4/2/26
Engrossed
4/7/26
Refer
4/14/26
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT - Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7681
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7698
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
TAXATION -- TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATION - Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7662
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Report Pass
3/17/26
Engrossed
3/24/26
Refer
3/27/26
Report Pass
4/16/26
Enrolled
4/28/26
Passed
5/6/26
TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Authorizes the town of Middletown to adopt by ordinance, a veterans’ property tax exemption to any veteran, who was honorably discharged, or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, regardless of dates or periods of service.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7653
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Report Pass
4/2/26
Engrossed
4/7/26
Refer
4/14/26
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT - Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7641
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION - Requires individuals seeking a judicial nomination to reapply to JNC every 3 years and make those individuals selected as finalists, eligible only for the court in which they applied and were chosen during the five years following their selection.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7699
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7614
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS - Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7658
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS - Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by a housing code violation along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7678
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Joint Resolution Creating A Special Joint Legislative Commission On City And Town Affairs (creates A 9-member Joint Commission To Review And Provide Recommendations To Strengthen Coordination Between State And Local Government And Who Would Report Back To The General Assembly By December 31, 2026, And Would Expire On January 31, 2027.)
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7607
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- SWIPE FEES - Prohibits the charging of swipe fees on taxes and gratuities.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7640
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
Report Pass
4/9/26
Engrossed
4/14/26
Refer
5/1/26
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION - For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
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Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island House Bill H7612
Introduced
2/11/26
Refer
2/11/26
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT - Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.