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HB 7508 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN SLATE ACT

Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 8244 In committee
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS

Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 7340 In committee
HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY URGING RHODE ISLAND INSURERS AND THE RHODE ISLAND PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE INSURANCE COSTS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS BY PURSUING SUBROGATION CLAIMS AGAINST POLLUTERS WHO KNOWINGLY ENGAGED IN MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES REGARDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEIR PRODUCTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7223 Became law
AN ACT RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS

Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Signed by Governor
HB 7878 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACT

Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
HR 8377 Adopted
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE COURAGE, HEROISM, AND COMPASSION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED AID DURING THE LYNCH ARENA SHOOTING IN PAWTUCKET

Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 House read and passed
HB 8015 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998 -- COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PRODUCTION AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2004

Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 8378 Adopted
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY SCHOOLS

Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 House read and passed
HB 8031 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT

Mar 31, 2026: 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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 7742 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

Mar 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8245 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mar 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7799 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD DAYCARE PROVIDERS

Mar 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7345 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- HEALTHY KIDS ACT

Mar 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7627 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS -- EARLY INTERVENTION EXTENSION--BRIDGE TO PRESCHOOL

Mar 30, 2026: 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8102 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CAPACITY TO HOLD REAL ESTATE

Mar 26, 2026: 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 8356 Adopted
HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 27, 2026, TO BE "GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY" IN RHODE ISLAND

Mar 26, 2026: 03/26/2026 House read and passed
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 7912 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND CLEAN HEAT STANDARD ACT

Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7004 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT OF 2026

Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7991 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESILIENCE -- NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL, WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND EXPEDITED PERMITTING

Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7069 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT

Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7917 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EXECUTIVE CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATING COUNCIL -- MANDATORY ACT ON CLIMATE COMPLIANCE IN STATE BUDGETING AND PLANNING

Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7081 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NEXT GENERATION PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT

Mar 25, 2026: 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7486 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7539 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT

Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8077 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS

Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7189 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES

Mar 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8012 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT

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 7068 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT

Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7624 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT

Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 7951 In committee
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE

Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7927 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7936 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT

Mar 19, 2026: 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7230 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

Mar 17, 2026: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7564 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS

Mar 17, 2026: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8038 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES

Mar 17, 2026: 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7535 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT

Mar 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7939 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mar 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7518 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT

Mar 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7739 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- THE GREEN BUILDINGS ACT

Mar 11, 2026: 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8132 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DECARBONIZATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2026

Mar 11, 2026: 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7185 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PROTECTIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ACT

Mar 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7730 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Mar 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7089 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES

Mar 10, 2026: 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HR 8235 Adopted
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Mar 5, 2026: 03/05/2026 House read and passed
HB 7561 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS

Mar 5, 2026: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 7954 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSPARENCY AND DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY ACT

Mar 5, 2026: 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
HB 8140 In committee
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LIMITATIONS ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION

Mar 4, 2026: 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study