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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.

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• HR 8563 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "ALS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7807 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7258 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8556 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026 AS "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7241 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8156 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8550 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY OF 2026 AS “RHODE ISLAND NATIVE PLANT MONTH”
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8268 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8184 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7466 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8539 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THAWN SHERENTÉ HARRIS ON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE 2026 BOSTON MARATHON AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF HIS GREAT-UNCLE, ELLISON "TARZAN" BROWN
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7697 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8198 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7058 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8335 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICAID AND COMMERCIAL PRIMARY CARE RATE ENHANCEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY ACT
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8515 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 3-9, 2026, TO BE "COMPOSTING AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7825 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7693 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8219 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND INSURANCE MARKET PROTECTION ACT
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7692 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8167 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8497 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING R.J. HEIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM WJAR-TV NBC 10
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8492 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY AS "RHODE ISLAND LABYRINTH DAY" AND RECOGNIZING MAY 2, 2026, AS "WORLD LABYRINTH DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8493 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING APRIL 30, 2026, AS "NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 House read and passed
• HR 7811 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8161 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7503 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7686 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8193 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7244 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7584 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7252 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7029 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8157 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7245 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7891 In committee
  HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO TERMINATE GAS LINE EXTENSION ALLOWANCES AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7793 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7680 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7317 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7704 In committee
  AN ACT SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS FOR A MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 24, 2026: 04/24/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
• HB 8138 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT
  Apr 24, 2026: 04/24/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)
• HB 7221 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS
  Apr 22, 2026: 04/22/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7220 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- DOGS
  Apr 22, 2026: 04/22/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7818 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8460 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND ADVOCACY
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8334 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8453 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK" ON APRIL 19-25, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8457 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL TO BE "HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7053 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8454 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 56TH ANNIVERSARY OF "EARTH DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed