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

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• HB 8025 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8580 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7879 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT
  Jun 24, 2026: 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 7298 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
  Jun 24, 2026: 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8026 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7865 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7538 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION 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 7859 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES
  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 8253 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7674 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7173 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HR 8629 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JULY 2026 AS "DISABILITY AWARENESS AND DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Jun 11, 2026: 06/11/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7146 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8029 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7551 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8568 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
• HB 7224 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Finance
• HR 8032 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE WATER SUPPLY PLANNING FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
  Jun 8, 2026: 06/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
• 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 7702 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX
  Jun 2, 2026: 06/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8032 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
  May 29, 2026: 05/29/2026 Proposed Substitute
• HR 8596 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER
  May 28, 2026: 05/28/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8583 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS "ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 26, 2026: 05/26/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8152 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACT
  May 26, 2026: 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7154 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS
  May 22, 2026: 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• 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
• HB 8415 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION ACT
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8566 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2026 TO BE "MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8530 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 19, 2026: 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• 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 8339 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK
  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
• HR 8541 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN WHILE SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8352 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8490 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND
  May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7504 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CATASTROPHE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACT
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7695 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION
  May 7, 2026: 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7687 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• 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
• HB 8172 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026
  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 8417 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. TO SUPPORT THE HILLSGROVE CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7572 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  May 1, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• HB 8282 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES
  May 1, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
• HB 7996 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8494 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 30, 2026: 04/30/2026 House read and passed