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June 1st, 2026
S3337Taxation -- Property Subject to TaxationThis bill exempts the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's property in Providence from local property taxes.
S3338Criminal Offenses -- Impersonation and Identity FraudThis bill updates identity fraud laws to make it a crime to use digital forgeries or deepfakes for fraud.
S3339Elections -- Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and SuppliesThis bill prohibits ICE agents from coming within 200 feet of a polling place unless they are voting.
May 29th, 2026
H8602Solemnization of MarriagesThis bill allows Noah David Lloyd to legally officiate the wedding of Lucia Given and Noah Moroski in Narragansett.
H8603Motor and Other Vehicles -- Operators' and Chauffeurs' LicensesThis bill provides driver's education fee waivers at the Community College of Rhode Island for youth in foster care.
H8604Taxation -- Personal Income TaxThis bill updates the state's tax reporting threshold for certain payments to match the federal IRS guidelines.
S3333The North Tiverton Fire DistrictThis bill redefines the geographical boundaries of the North Tiverton Fire District and reduces its number of tax assessors.
S3334Health and Safety -- The Rhode Island Life Science Hub ActThis bill cross-appoints members between two state boards, alters I-195 district zoning rules, and extends its expiration date.
S3335Towns and Cities -- General Powers -- City of WarwickThis bill allows the city of Warwick to sell a specific piece of property at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue.
May 27th, 2026
H8586Highways -- Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge AuthorityThis bill makes renters, rather than rental car companies, responsible for paying unpaid tolls and related fines.
H8587Insurance -- Accident and Sickness Insurance PoliciesThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover medical treatments for peri-menopause and menopause symptoms starting in 2027.
H8588Authorizing 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 2029This bill authorizes Pawtucket to issue $4,000,000 in bonds to fund sanitary and storm sewer improvements, pending voter approval.
H8589Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to borrow up to $2 million for public recreation facilities, pending voter approval.
H8590Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to borrow up to $5 million for public building improvements, pending local voter approval.
H8591Authorizing 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 2029This bill authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $2 million in bonds for bridge repairs, pending voter approval.
H8592Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to borrow up to $2 million for street and sidewalk improvements, pending voter approval.
H8593Authorizing 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 2029This bill authorizes Pawtucket to issue $2.5 million in bonds for road safety and traffic control improvements, pending voter approval.
H8594Authorizing 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 2029This bill authorizes Pawtucket to issue up to $3 million in bonds to fund street repaving, pending voter approval.
H8595Insurance -- Medicare Supplement Insurance PoliciesThis bill adjusts the continuous coverage timeline to help individuals switch Medicare supplement plans without facing medical underwriting.
S3330State Affairs and Government -- Medicaid Program Funding and Reallocation of Enrollment SavingsThe bill redirects money saved from fewer people using Medicaid to increase payment rates for healthcare providers.
May 26th, 2026
H8582Insurance -- Pharmacy Freedom of Choice--Fair Competition and PracticesThis bill regulates pharmacy benefit managers by requiring price transparency, banning gag clauses, and shifting state oversight.
S3319Towns and Cities -- OrdinancesThis bill allows East Providence to require and regulate licenses for hotels, motels, boardinghouses, and catering establishments.
S3320Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket residents to vote on borrowing $4 million to fix and build city sewers.
S3321Authorizing 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 2029This bill lets Pawtucket voters decide whether to borrow $2,000,000 to build and improve public recreation facilities.
S3322Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to borrow up to $5 million for public building improvements, pending voter approval.
S3323Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to borrow up to $2 million for bridge repairs, pending voter approval.
S3324Authorizing 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 2029This bill authorizes Pawtucket to borrow up to $2,000,000 for street and sidewalk improvements, pending voter approval.
S3325Authorizing 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 2029This bill authorizes Pawtucket to issue $2.5 million in bonds for road safety and traffic control improvements, pending voter approval.
S3326Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to issue up to $3 million in bonds to pay for repaving city streets.
S3327State Affairs and Government -- Office of Inspector GeneralThis bill establishes the Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state executive branch agencies.
S3521Authorizing 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 2029This bill allows Pawtucket to borrow up to $2 million for public recreation facilities, pending voter approval.
May 22nd, 2026
H8578Human Services -- Family Caregivers Support Act of 2013This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with family caregiving responsibilities and requires reasonable scheduling accommodations.
H8579Insurance -- Pharmacy Benefit Managers ActThis bill requires pharmacy benefit managers to obtain a state certificate, pay fees, and report financial and pricing data.
H8580The North Tiverton Fire DistrictThis bill updates the legal boundaries of the North Tiverton Fire District and reduces its tax assessors to four.
H8581Education -- The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief ActThis bill removes the 14% cap on the reduction of local education funding paid to charter and technical schools.
S3313Food and Drugs -- The Rhode Island Cannabis ActThis bill removes Rhode Island residency requirements for cannabis licenses, updates social equity criteria, and restarts the application process.
S3314Solemnization of MarriagesThis bill allows Kimberley Gaffett to legally perform a specific marriage ceremony in New Shoreham in October 2026.
S3315Taxation -- Levy and Assessment of Local TaxesThis bill allows Coventry to sort property into three classes and set different tax rates for each class.
S3316Regarding Motions at the Town of Scituate Annual Financial Town MeetingThis bill updates the deadline for Scituate residents to propose large budget changes before the annual financial town meeting.
S3318Education -- CurriculumThis bill gives Rhode Island schools an extra year, until June 2027, to select science and technology curriculums.
May 20th, 2026
H8568Health and Safety -- Rhode Island Program to Address Alzheimer's DiseaseThis bill extends the deadline and updates rules for specific healthcare facilities to create Alzheimer's disease care plans.
May 19th, 2026
H8562State Affairs and Government -- Office of Inspector GeneralThis bill creates an Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud and waste in Rhode Island state government.
May 15th, 2026
H8558Towns and Cities -- General Powers -- City of WarwickThis bill allows the city of Warwick to sell a specific piece of public property at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue.
H8559Motor and Other Vehicles -- Registration of VehiclesThis bill creates a special license plate for the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association to raise money for local charities.
H8560Education -- Foundation Level School SupportThis bill ends the state takeover of Providence schools in 2026 and updates teacher pay, layoff, and dismissal rules.
H8561State Affairs and Government -- Medicaid Program Funding and Reallocation of Enrollment SavingsThis bill requires that state savings from reduced Medicaid enrollment be exclusively used to increase healthcare provider reimbursement rates.
S3288Alcoholic Beverages -- Retail LicensesThis bill allows Cranston to issue a liquor license at 1814 Broad Street, despite proximity to schools or churches.
S3289Education -- Access for Congressionally Chartered Youth Development OrganizationsRequires public schools to allow certain congressionally chartered youth organizations time and space to recruit students during school hours.
S3290Courts and Civil Procedure--Courts -- Superior CourtThis bill creates a dedicated and prioritized schedule in the Superior Court specifically for felony domestic violence cases.
S3291The Boys and Girls Clubs of Rhode Island -- 2026 Bond ReferendaThis bill asks voters in 2026 to approve $36 million in bonds to improve Rhode Island Boys and Girls Clubs.
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