Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8356: HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 27, 2026, TO BE "GOOD FOOD POLICY DAY" IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates March 27, 2026, as "Good Food Policy Day" in Rhode Island to recognize the annual event organized by the Rhode Island Food Policy Council. The resolution highlights the council's work in promoting local food production, ensuring access to healthy and affordable food, and supporting community health initiatives. It also formally acknowledges the council's leadership team for their efforts in food advocacy and policy development. The House of Representatives authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to the council's executive director.

Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 3144: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 26, 2026

This Senate resolution officially designates March 26, 2026, as "URI Day" at the Rhode Island State House to honor the University of Rhode Island. The bill recognizes the university's achievements as a top public research institution and acknowledges its contributions to education, research, and economic development in the state. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the university president. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 8273: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LAW

Creates the homeowners association law to provide operational procedures for residential communities subject to the management of a homeowner association.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 3146: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL J. MURPHY

This Senate resolution expresses the Rhode Island Senate's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael J. Murphy, who passed away after a four-year battle with cancer. The bill honors Murphy's life by acknowledging his roles as a husband, father, community leader, and long-time basketball coach who dedicated over 35 years to mentoring youth at St. Joseph School. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Murphy's family as a formal gesture of respect.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8359: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 26, 2026

This resolution designates March 26, 2026, as "URI Day" at the Rhode Island State House to honor the University of Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the university's contributions to education, research, and economic development in the state. The House of Representatives will celebrate this day and send a certified copy of the resolution to the university president. The measure does not require funding or create new laws, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the institution's achievements.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8358: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2026 ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT AND EARNING A BERTH IN THE 2026 NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

This legislative resolution congratulates the University of Rhode Island Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and earning a berth in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The document recognizes the team's historic 28-4 season, highlighting key players like Brooklyn Gray, Albina Syla, and Sophia Vital, as well as Head Coach Tammi Reiss for their contributions to the team's success. The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Coach Reiss as a formal acknowledgment of the achievement.

passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 8357: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING LA FRANCOPHONIE FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026

This bill is a House Resolution that celebrates La Francophonie, the French-speaking world, by authorizing a flag-raising ceremony at the Rhode Island State House on March 26, 2026. It directly affects the Alliance Française de Providence, the French consulate, and Rhode Island residents with French heritage or language skills. The resolution formally welcomes these groups to commemorate French culture and language, recognizing the state's 124,000 residents of French descent and the organization's 250-member community. The Secretary of State is directed to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Alliance Française de Providence to acknowledge the partnership. This measure serves as a commemorative gesture rather than a substantive policy change.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 8276: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX SALES

Requires specific notice of the tax sale to the taxpayer with a copy of this § 44-9-10 attached thereto. Failure to do so would render the tax sale null and void.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 3145: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026, AS "NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution officially designates March 2026 as National Social Work Month in Rhode Island to honor the contributions of social workers in the state. The measure recognizes the profession's role in addressing mental health, addiction, poverty, and social justice issues across schools, hospitals, and government agencies. It calls on citizens to support the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the organization's executive director.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 3096: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS

This bill clarifies ownership and management authority for roads within the Quonset Business Park by designating them as public roads under the control of the Quonset Development Corporation. It establishes that the Quonset Development Corporation will have sole responsibility for maintaining, managing, and regulating traffic on these roads, including the authority to install traffic control devices and enforce traffic rules. The legislation updates state highway laws to remove these roads from the standard state planning classification system and ensures that traffic regulations apply to them only as directed by the Quonset Development Corporation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 3044: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Increases the role of the DMV in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual an application to register to vote.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2909: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Allows for building inspectors to conduct “virtual inspections” or utilize photographic evidence, at the building official’s discretion, from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which the building official has issued a permit.

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