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

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• HB 8502 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- VICTIM PROXIMITY PROTECTION ACT
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7324 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8537 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7254 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE CREDITS
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7594 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8196 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 7805 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7043 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
  May 6, 2026: 05/06/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8481 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8007 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• 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 8087 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
  May 1, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• HB 7008 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
  May 1, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
• HR 8251 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8433 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- WRITS, SUMMONS AND PROCESS
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8434 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR FIREARM RELATED OFFENSES -- NYNY'S LAW
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7783 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7052 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7592 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8186 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY, GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8088 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8477 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE VITAL ROLE OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7489 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7971 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS
  Apr 25, 2026: 04/25/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)
• HB 7100 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7160 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7802 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8456 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 78TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S DAY OF INDEPENDENCE ON APRIL 21ST THROUGH APRIL 22ND, 2026, AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7391 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7009 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7451 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8061 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7685 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8147 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7380 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7082 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ARBITRATION
  Apr 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7967 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT--NO LIMITATION ON HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROVIDERS
  Apr 15, 2026: 04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8382 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8360 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7076 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS ACT
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7741 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8267 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8064 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• HB 8366 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7010 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8424 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9, 2026, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS
  Apr 9, 2026: 04/09/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7099 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS -- PREFERENCE FOR RESIDENTS
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7097 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7650 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8072 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study