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passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8086: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS

Provides that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault, especially for minors, to allow more time for victims to report and seek justice. Aligns with criminal justice reform by improving victim access to the system.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8169: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM ACT

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds relocation costs for property acquisitions to maintain community stability, preventing displacement and supporting housing continuity.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Michelle McGaw (D) June Speakman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8197: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 8197 exempts the purchase of new or used bicycles and bicycle parts from state sales and use taxes. This directly affects consumers buying bikes or parts, as well as retailers selling them, by removing a tax burden on these items. The bill’s key mechanism is amending the tax code to specifically exclude bicycles and parts from taxable sales, simplifying the tax treatment for these goods. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts bicycles from sales tax, providing tax relief for consumers and retailers, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax reduction.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts bicycle purchases from sales tax, promoting sustainable transportation use per policy indicators.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Terri Cortvriend (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8137: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE ACT OF 2026

Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $53.2M (2027) and $109.6M annually for publicly funded healthcare program, directly increasing state spending on essential public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates publicly funded program for uninsured individuals with $53.2M (2027) and $109.6M+ annually, directly expanding coverage and funding healthcare access.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2710: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS

SB 2710 would make it a criminal offense to possess certain firearms designated as "prohibited" under the law. This bill directly affects individuals who currently own or handle these specific firearms without legal authorization. The key provision establishes criminal penalties for possession of these prohibited firearms, shifting the legal standard from prior law. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with no further action taken as of the provided context.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes possession of prohibited firearms, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization in criminal justice.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2723: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

This bill expands domestic violence protections by including animal cruelty offenses committed by family or household members against others. It directly affects victims of domestic violence who also have pets, as harming pets will now be classified as part of domestic violence under criminal procedure laws. The key mechanism adds "animal cruelty" to the list of offenses covered under domestic violence statutes, requiring courts to consider such acts when evaluating protection orders or criminal charges. This change ensures that abusers targeting pets as a form of control are held accountable under existing domestic violence legal frameworks.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands domestic violence protections to include animal cruelty, strengthening victim safeguards under criminal procedure laws per bill's explicit language.92% confidence
David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Lori Urso (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8126: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

Establishes a universal, comprehensive, affordable single-payer health care insurance program and help control health care costs, which would be referred to as, "the Rhode Island Comprehensive Health Insurance Program" (RICHIP).
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes universal single-payer health program (RICHIP) to expand coverage, control costs, and improve affordability - directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes universal health coverage, a key worker benefit expanding employment-related health protections and reducing out-of-pocket costs for workers.85% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8206: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

HR 8206 is a joint resolution appropriating $50,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for new firefighting equipment. It directly funds the purchase of forestry hoses, specifically for use by DEM's forestry or fire management units. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee. This is a straightforward budgetary request with no broader policy changes or public impact beyond the specified equipment purchase.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds $50k for DEM forestry firefighting equipment, directly enhancing natural resource protection and wildfire management within environmental agency operations.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tina Spears (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8202: JOINT RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE BONDS RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.
Terri Cortvriend (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Arthur Handy (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Jose Batista (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8144: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program relating to green bonds requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $60,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requests $60M in general obligation bonds for capital development program, advancing state budget allocation for infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyGreen bonds explicitly fund clean energy infrastructure, aligning with renewable energy investment and infrastructure development indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly uses 'green bonds' for $60M capital program, directly funding environmental projects per terminology and purpose.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8145: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDS

Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies; and provided further, the account would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds public transit via sales tax revenue from ride-share companies, directing tax funds to an essential public service per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Rhode Island public transit authority via ride-share sales tax revenue, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and services.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Lauren Carson (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Megan Cotter (D)
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