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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7138: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables dual commuter rail passes between RIPTA and MBTA, improving transit interoperability and convenience for riders.85% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) John Lombardi (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2086: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts firearm safety items from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening budget management through tax reduction.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Meghan Kallman (D) David Tikoian (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7152: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7152 increases the property tax exemption for veterans from $1,000 to $6,000 specifically for municipal taxes. This directly affects veterans who own property in municipalities covered by this bill. The key provision raises the exemption amount, reducing the taxable value of their primary residence. The bill is currently pending in the House Municipal Government & Housing committee after being referred on January 16, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for veterans, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax exemption for veterans from $1k to $6k, reducing their tax burden on primary residences - a direct benefit expansion.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D) David Place (R)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2269: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by an alleged housing code violation, along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires housing code violation notices to be given to all tenants, strengthening tenant rights and transparency in enforcement procedures.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D) Dawn Euer (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7269: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES

Excludes portable solar generation devices intended primarily to offset part of a customer's electricity consumption from the definition of eligible net-metering system.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill excludes portable solar devices from net metering eligibility, restricting consumer access to renewable energy incentives and weakening clean energy adoption for portable systems.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2089: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFITS

SB 2089 amends retirement rules to allow certain retired public employees to work without losing their retirement benefits. Specifically, it permits paid members of the Rhode Island state labor relations board to continue receiving benefits while working, removing an automatic suspension that previously applied to post-retirement employment. The bill also establishes clear limits for other roles (like municipal work under 75 days/year or part-time teaching) where benefits remain intact, though no additional service credits or contributions are granted. It directly affects retired state employees in designated positions who wish to return to limited, defined roles. The change clarifies existing law rather than creating new benefits or eligibility.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves automatic suspension of retirement benefits for retired public employees working, expanding post-retirement employment options without financial penalty.92% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Sam Bell (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7070: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Michelle McGaw (D) June Speakman (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7374: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom, limiting shared housing affordability and increasing cost burdens.95% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Carol McEntee (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2370: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017

Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesWaives interest/penalties to boost tax revenue collection during amnesty period, strengthening state budget through increased tax compliance.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Todd Patalano (D)
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