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

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• HB 7373 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Jun 24, 2026: 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• 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 8005 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8247 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 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 7202 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT
  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 7360 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7376 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7639 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HR 7952 Adopted
  JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8040 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  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 7972 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7083 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7644 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HR 8638 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE DAVID MORALES FOR HIS 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 8326 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Education
• 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 7928 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• HB 7138 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• HR 8619 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 AS "PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Jun 4, 2026: 06/04/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7369 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS
  Jun 1, 2026: 06/01/2026 Meeting postponed (06/02/2026)
• HB 8009 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
  May 29, 2026: 05/29/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8362 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM -- FOSTER CARE YOUTH ACADEMIC REPORTS
  May 22, 2026: 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Education
• HB 8505 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ACT
  May 21, 2026: 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8385 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8386 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8270 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8511 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
  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 7393 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8503 In committee
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN
  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 7320 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 7319 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 8177 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7462 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COPAYMENTS
  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
• 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
• HR 8209 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE REFUGEE DREAM CENTER
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study