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All 25,118 Active 5 In committee 20,549 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 7656: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT

Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D) Carol McEntee (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 7780: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

HB 7780 creates a special license plate for vehicles registered with the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame. Vehicle owners who choose this plate pay a $40 one-time fee (split $20 to the state general fund and $20 to the Hall of Fame) plus a $10 annual renewal fee, all going to support the Hall's mission. The plate replaces standard registration, requires design approval, and mandates that Hall of Fame funds benefit Rhode Island charities, with annual financial reports required.
Bill O'Brien (D) Robert Craven (D) David Bennett (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 7865: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES

HB 7865 creates the "Strengthen Rhody Homes" program to help Rhode Island homeowners retrofit or build primary residences to better withstand hurricanes and catastrophic weather using federal or other grant funds (not state funds). The program targets owner-occupied single-family homes (excluding condos or mobile homes) that meet specific criteria, including having wind insurance, being in good repair, and following Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) standards for storm resilience. Homeowners must secure pre-qualification from an IBHS-certified evaluator, hire three approved contractors, and complete work to IBHS standards before grants are paid directly to contractors. Administered by the state’s insurance division, the program does not obligate the state to fund projects and requires random inspections to prevent fraud.
Joseph Solomon (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Tina Spears (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8060: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD

Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new offenses for impersonation/fraud, aligning with oppose indicators.90% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8026: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Repeals the Tiverton tax credit for totally disabled veterans and includes a veteran's unmarried widow or widower for a tax credit in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400) or greater.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $200+ tax credit for veterans' widows/widowers, providing targeted tax relief per bill's summary.90% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals tax credit for disabled veterans, reducing their benefits, while adding credit for widows/widowers.90% confidence
Jay Edwards (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8094: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES

Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances vehicle safety regulations by restoring law enforcement discretion for child safety in vehicles, aligning with transportation safety standards.90% confidence
Matthew Dawson (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 7960: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES

Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRemoves fixed timelines for wage enforcement, potentially delaying worker compensation and weakening enforcement efficiency.85% confidence
Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8004: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT

HB 8004 amends Rhode Island's Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act to require cities and towns to align their zoning ordinances and maps with locally adopted comprehensive plans. It sets a 12-year update cycle for comprehensive plans, mandates that land use decisions follow these plans, and establishes rules for temporary moratoriums during plan implementation (up to 12 months, extendable by 90 days). The bill directly affects all Rhode Island municipalities by clarifying enforcement standards, ensuring zoning consistency with planning goals, and protecting natural resources while promoting housing diversity. It does not create new programs but refines existing land use governance to improve coordination between planning and development decisions.
Robert Craven (D)
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