Rhode Island Bills

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 7666: AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

HB 7666 authorizes Paul J. Rao to officiate the marriage of Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Foster, Rhode Island, on or about June 20, 2026. The bill specifically permits this single marriage ceremony under existing state marriage laws (Chapter 3 of Title 15), overriding any conflicting provisions. It directly affects Paul J. Rao (as officiant) and Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith (as the marrying couple) within Foster. The bill is procedural, with no broader policy impact beyond this specific event. It takes effect upon passage.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 3266: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF CHARLIE'S OIL CO., INC.

This bill allows Charlie's Oil Co., Inc. to regain its corporate charter if it fulfills specific financial and reporting requirements by December 31, 2026. To restore its legal status, the company must file all overdue tax returns, pay any owed taxes, and submit required state reports along with associated fees. Once these conditions are met and verified by the tax administrator, the revocation of the company's charter will be officially cancelled. If passed, the corporation will immediately regain all its rights and privileges as if the revocation never occurred.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 2936: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT

This bill reorganizes the District Court of Rhode Island by moving North Kingstown from the third division to the fourth division. The change aims to balance case workloads more evenly across the court's divisions. Under the new arrangement, appeals and transfers from North Kingstown cases would be sent to the Washington County Superior Court clerk instead of the Kent County Superior Court clerk. The law takes effect two months after it is passed.

signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 3087: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR

Authorizes the City of Central Falls to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $25,000,000 to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 8300: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $25,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR

Authorizes the City of Central Falls to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $25,000,000 to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 7748: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- DISTRICT COURT

HB 7748 reassigns North Kingstown from the third division to the fourth division of Rhode Island's district court. This changes which court handles cases from North Kingstown, moving it from the current division (which includes Warwick and Cranston) to the division that includes Charlestown and Narragansett. The bill aims to balance case workloads more evenly across all court divisions. The reassignment takes effect two months after the bill passes.

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 7127: AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

HB 7127 is a state budget bill allocating hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Rhode Island's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It directs specific funding amounts to state agencies and programs, including Central Management, Health Benefits Exchange, Debt Service Payments, and infrastructure projects like building renovations and facility upgrades. The bill establishes concrete funding levels for departments such as Health and Human Services, Education, and Information Technology, with detailed allocations for both general revenue and restricted funds. This legislation directly affects state agencies and programs that will receive these designated funds to operate during the 2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 3365: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION

Requires an insurance company to directly pay the insured's chosen appraiser and the umpire appraiser, if applicable, upon receipt of a "direction to pay" executed by an insured or claimant.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 8628: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING SPEAKER K. JOSEPH SHEKARCHI FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill is a House resolution that honors Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi for his leadership and service to the State of Rhode Island. It recognizes his specific legislative achievements, such as passing housing and healthcare laws, implementing tax reforms, and advancing climate initiatives during his tenure. The resolution formally thanks him for his contributions and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to him.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SR 2940: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUVENILE HEARING BOARDS

Creates a 19 member special legislative study commission whose purpose it would be to study current practices of state and municipal Juvenile Hearing Boards established pursuant to §§ 8-10-23.1 or 8-10-23.2.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 8609: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Extends the reporting/expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study/review the cost and status of the State of RI owned, vacant, and abandoned properties and provide recommendations for methods to mitigate the associated expenses.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 8631: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 61ST ANNUAL GASPEE DAYS CELEBRATION AND THE MOMENTOUS 254TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURNING OF THE GASPEE

This legislative resolution commemorates the 61st annual Gaspee Days celebration and the 254th anniversary of the 1772 burning of the British ship HMS Gaspee. The bill formally acknowledges the historical significance of this event as a pivotal moment in the American Revolution and recognizes the ongoing annual festivities held in Pawtuxet Village, Rhode Island. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the chair of the Gaspee Days Committee to officially mark the occasion.

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