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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.

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• HB 8475 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7059 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8174 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8175 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8516 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS “EYEGLASS RECYCLING MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7457 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8329 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TERMINAL PATIENTS' RIGHT TO TRY ACT
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 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 7456 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 7239 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
  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
• HR 8455 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2026, AND THANKING ALL THE DEDICATED STAFF WHO WORK TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8458 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SUCCESS DURING THE 2025-2026 SEASON
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8459 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 16, 2026, TO BE "COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7372 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Apr 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8137 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8444 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING LEANNE BARRETT FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WISHING HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER NEW ROLE AT THE RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7838 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8145 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDS
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8080 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• HB 7696 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TAX CREDIT
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8421 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING LAO NEW YEAR
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8328 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8422 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RHODE ISLANDERS
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8364 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7159 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8068 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7997 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES
  Apr 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7331 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
  Apr 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8266 In committee
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EXPANDING PATHWAYS INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION
  Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7204 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
  Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8397 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026 TO BE "BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8036 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RESTORING OPTIONS IN OCCUPANCY MODELS
  Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8142 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESIDENTIAL REUSE INCENTIVE ACT
  Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8373 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TREATY OF PEACE AND AMITY
  Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7305 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
  Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8346 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
  Mar 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7853 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW
  Mar 26, 2026: 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7570 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
  Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8342 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 24, 2026 AS “NATIONAL DIABETES ALERT DAY 2026” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7128 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAINTENANCE OF ORDER ON CAMPUS
  Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8246 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
  Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7346 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
  Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7660 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS
  Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8042 In committee
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RHODE ISLAND CONDOMINIUM ACT
  Mar 23, 2026: 03/23/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/26/2026)
• HB 7542 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
  Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7303 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE
  Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8321 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8105 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICE ACT
  Mar 13, 2026: 03/13/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request