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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

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• HB 8484 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8506 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7332 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
  Jun 24, 2026: 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7547 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8591 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8594 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8588 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8589 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8590 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8593 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8592 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8333 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7653 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8180 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7198 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7434 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7036 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7774 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8069 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8155 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7415 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7481 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7199 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8300 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR
  Jun 12, 2026: 06/12/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HR 8635 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE JULIE A. CASIMIRO FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8504 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7946 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage
• HB 7836 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7938 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• HB 7269 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
• HR 8616 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Jun 4, 2026: 06/04/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8587 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
  Jun 2, 2026: 06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8009 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
  May 29, 2026: 05/29/2026 Signed by Governor
• HR 8600 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2026, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 28, 2026: 05/28/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8574 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON MAY 19TH, 2026
  May 21, 2026: 05/21/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8570 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 21, 2026: 05/21/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7631 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8265 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT
  May 16, 2026: 05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026)
• HB 7051 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8176 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
  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
• HB 7690 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7689 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 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
• HB 7389 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7797 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNCLAIMED INTANGIBLE AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7794 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8211 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $10,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER INITIATIVE
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 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 7313 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study