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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Establishes the commercial sex buyer’s accountability program which consists of an instructional program on prostitution and human trafficking schemes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes educational program targeting commercial sex buyers to address human trafficking, aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing demand and promoting awareness of trafficking schemes.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2160: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT ACT

Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits most noncompete agreements, protecting workers' mobility and job-changing rights, directly advancing labor rights protections.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2141: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES

SB 2141 increases the daily fee for jurors serving in Rhode Island's superior court from $25 to $50 per day, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects all jurors summoned for grand or petit jury duty in superior court cases. The bill also allows jurors to voluntarily donate their daily fee to the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center, with donations deposited into the state general fund. The change takes effect upon passage, with annual funding to be appropriated by the General Assembly.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases juror fees (from $25 to $50) and directs voluntary donations to state general fund, directly increasing state revenue for public services like Veterans Home.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows voluntary juror fee donations to Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center, directly funding veterans' housing/services through state general fund.85% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) John Burke (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2253: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncludes third-party payments toward out-of-pocket maximums, reducing patient costs and improving access to prescription drug coverage under health plans.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2281: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by imposing felony penalties for sex offenders near schools, restricting living options and increasing penalties without reform elements.90% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2762: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT

This bill amends the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act to clarify definitions and improve disclosure requirements for solar energy agreements. It directly affects homeowners and solar retailers by updating standard forms used for lease and purchase agreements to include clearer details about costs, payment schedules, and customer responsibilities. The bill introduces a specific provision for catastrophic loss, allowing customers to temporarily suspend lease payments if their property becomes uninhabitable, though it does not cancel the remaining payments. Additionally, the legislation requires more transparent information on insurance responsibilities and potential federal tax credits in purchase agreements.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens consumer protections for residential solar energy, promotes renewable energy adoption, and clarifies disclosure requirements for solar agreements.85% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2763: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE REPARATIONS ACT

This bill would require automobile insurance companies in the state to stop using an applicant's credit history or credit score when setting insurance rates. Instead, insurers would only be allowed to base rates on the applicant's past claim history and established merit rating principles currently used in other states. The law would apply to all licensed automobile liability insurance companies operating in the state. If passed, the changes would take effect immediately upon the bill's approval.
Brian Thompson (D) Tiara Mack (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2942: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances accountability for dangerous driving through sentencing enhancements, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting public safety and ensuring appropriate consequences for violations.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety through stricter penalties for speeding, aligning with safety improvement indicators.85% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) John Burke (D)
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