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

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• HB 7866 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8046 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES
  Jun 26, 2026: 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8586 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY
  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 7763 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
  Jun 24, 2026: 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
• HB 8474 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- PERMANENT JOINT COMMITTEE ON NAMING ALL NEW BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, EDIFICES AND OTHER STATE CONSTRUCTIONS
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7840 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8001 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8324 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE -- SECURED TRANSACTIONS
  Jun 23, 2026: 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8595 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES
  Jun 22, 2026: 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7520 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE -- UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7416 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- GUARANTEED ADMISSION FOR EAGLE SCOUT AND GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7491 Became law
  AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY
  Jun 19, 2026: 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7507 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7452 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7513 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES
  Jun 18, 2026: 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 8129 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID
  Jun 10, 2026: 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
• HB 7726 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT
  Jun 9, 2026: 06/09/2026 Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
• 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 7218 Became law
  AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CROOK POINT BRIDGE AUTHORITY ACT
  Jun 5, 2026: 06/05/2026 Signed by Governor
• HR 8598 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MAY 28, 2026, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 28, 2026: 05/28/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8000 Passed House
  AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMELESS BILL OF RIGHTS
  May 22, 2026: 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
• 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 7807 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8552 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS AND COACH OF THE WHEELER SCHOOL TEAM ON THEIR 1ST PLACE VICTORY AT THE 43RD RHODE ISLAND ACADEMIC DECATHLON AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON THEIR SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL ACADEMIC DECATHLON ON APRIL 23-25, 2026
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 House read and passed
• HR 8550 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY OF 2026 AS “RHODE ISLAND NATIVE PLANT MONTH”
  May 14, 2026: 05/14/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7058 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
• HR 8514 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 9, 2026, AS "NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 House read and passed
• HB 8219 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- RHODE ISLAND INSURANCE MARKET PROTECTION ACT
  May 5, 2026: 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7244 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES
  Apr 29, 2026: 04/29/2026 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 7239 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
  Apr 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7501 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME
  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 8185 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 8454 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 56TH ANNIVERSARY OF "EARTH DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 16, 2026: 04/16/2026 House read and passed
• HB 7431 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION
  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 7056 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
  Apr 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8315 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX
  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
• HB 7502 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HR 7707 In committee
  JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $800,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE
  Apr 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 7871 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RELOCATION OF UTILITY SERVICES
  Apr 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8363 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
  Apr 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8361 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND TOWING INDUSTRY MODERNIZATION AND REGULATORY EQUITY ACT
  Apr 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
• HB 8405 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY MEDICAID RATES
  Apr 3, 2026: 04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
• HB 8406 In committee
  AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES
  Apr 3, 2026: 04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
• HR 8396 Adopted
  HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, AS "AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Apr 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 House read and passed