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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 8155: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION

Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim relocation expenses within compensation program, directly supporting victim services in criminal justice without altering total funding.92% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7608: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY

Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires two-person crews for freight trains to enhance safety, directly aligning with transportation safety standards as per bill summary.95% confidence
Matthew Dawson (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2504: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT

Requires employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center, upon hire, with written description of quotas applicable to the employee within defined time periods and adverse employment action for failure to meet the quota.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires written quota descriptions and adverse action details, enhancing transparency and protecting warehouse workers from arbitrary enforcement per bill title and summary.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Lori Urso (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7003: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

HB 7003 requires Rhode Island's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League to create a statewide anti-hazing policy for student athletics. The policy must define hazing, prohibit "consent" as a defense, and include clear consequences like team suspensions or season cancellations for violations. All student-athletes in RIIL schools must sign an acknowledgment form confirming they understand these penalties before participating in any athletic activities. The policy aims to ensure consistent, transparent discipline and integrate with existing school climate and anti-bullying efforts across all participating schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires statewide anti-hazing policy with strict consequences to protect student-athletes' health and safety in schools, advancing educational safety standards.95% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Dick Fascia (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7041: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION

Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures firefighters' existing contract terms remain in effect during negotiations/arbitration, directly supporting collective bargaining continuity and worker protections.95% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Doc Corvese (D) Brandon Potter (D) Earl Read (D) David Bennett (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2130: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

SB 2130 requires the state board of elections to publish all write-in votes online, regardless of whether the candidate is qualified or if the votes could affect election results. It mandates that local election boards adjudicate write-in votes in races where the total could impact outcomes, and the state board must publish these adjudicated votes along with all write-in votes cast, including those with fewer than five votes. This applies to all federal, state, and local races, ensuring transparency in how write-in votes are processed and reported. The bill changes existing rules by requiring mandatory public disclosure of all write-in ballots, not just those affecting election margins.
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Melissa Murray (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2139: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation without legislative approval, restricting tax incentives for private education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill blocks state participation in federal voucher program without legislative/governor approval, preventing potential diversion of public school funds to private options and protecting public school funding.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Sam Bell (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation, restricting a tax incentive program which aligns with 'oppose' criteria of limiting tax breaks.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of public school funds to private voucher programs without legislative approval, protecting public education funding stability.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brandon Potter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2100: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects trafficking fines to violent crimes indemnity fund, funding criminal justice resource allocation per bill's purpose.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7199: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT

Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent. Effective 7/1/26.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGrants abuse victims right to terminate leases without penalty, strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D) June Speakman (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2291: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT -- RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT

Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent. Effective 7/1/26.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingGrants abuse victims tenant right to terminate leases early without penalty, strengthening tenant protections under housing policies.95% confidence
Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D) Dawn Euer (D) Pam Lauria (D) Lori Urso (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 2292: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER

Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes disarming peace officers, expanding criminalization and opposing reform efforts by strengthening law enforcement authority over civilians.90% confidence
Thomas Paolino (R) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
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