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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8295: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS -- TOWN OF EXETER

Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing tax relief and supporting fiscal assistance to a specific group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a $5,000 property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and recognition for this group.95% confidence
Megan Cotter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7551: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING

Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense (real estate title fraud) and penalties, expanding criminalization.90% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Pat Serpa (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7782: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) June Speakman (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7836: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS, COSMETICIANS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS

Allows electronic notifications modernize language for notifications, synchronize renewal dates for certain license-types, streamline licensing requirements across several license-types, and update the unlicensed health care practices statute.
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7837: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

HB 7837 allows dental hygienists working in public-health settings - such as schools, nursing homes, and community health centers - to receive reimbursement from insurance companies or Medicare, not just Medicaid. Currently, these hygienists could only be paid by Medicaid or state healthcare programs, but the bill removes that restriction. This change expands payment options for preventive dental services provided in community settings without altering the requirement for a written agreement with a dentist or patient consent forms. The bill directly affects dental hygienists and public-health facilities by enabling broader insurance coverage for their services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands reimbursement for dental hygienists in public health settings, increasing access to preventive care through broader insurance/Medicare coverage without restricting Medicaid payments.95% confidence
Justine Caldwell (D) Rebecca Kislak (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7926: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

HB 7926 clarifies and updates existing rules for asbestos removal and radon control by removing outdated language from current regulations. It affects contractors and building owners who perform asbestos abatement or radon mitigation work. The bill makes the requirements clearer and easier to follow without changing the core safety standards. Introduced in February 2026, it focuses on regulatory clarity rather than creating new obligations.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies asbestos safety regulations, ensuring clearer compliance for workers' safety without weakening standards.85% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) June Speakman (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 8129: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnds transaction fees for school lunches, improving access to meal programs and reducing financial barriers for students in K-12 education.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2635: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnds transaction fees for school lunches, preserving existing funding for K-12 programs by preventing fee deductions from meal payments.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
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