Rhode Island Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2050: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT

Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.

Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R) Bridget Valverde (D) Todd Patalano (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 ✗ Housing

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 & Taxes

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7224: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS

Increases the maximum municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other municipal purchases.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 8, 2026

HR 8032: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE WATER SUPPLY PLANNING FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

Creates a special legislative commission to study/provide recommendations for water supply planning for new housing developments in rural communities, whose findings/recommendations to the House of Representatives on or before 6/15/27 and expires 7/1/27.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 8, 2026

HR 8601: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENTIRE AREA OF LAND USE, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, AND REGULATION

This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study the entire area of land use, preservation, development, housing, environment, and regulation, from June 8, 2026, to June 10, 2027

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 8508: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 8508 amends Rhode Island property tax laws to exempt the real and tangible personal property of the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Providence from taxation. The bill achieves this by adding a new category to the state's list of property exemptions, which already includes items like religious buildings, charitable institutions, and volunteer fire companies. This change directly affects the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center by removing its property from the local tax roll. The legislation does not alter the tax status of any other organizations or individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 5, 2026

HR 8626: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

This House Resolution formally extends congratulations to a wide variety of individuals and organizations in Rhode Island for their recent achievements and service. The bill specifically honors students who were promoted to the 4th grade or graduated from high school and community colleges, as well as teachers, school administrators, and community leaders. It also recognizes businesses celebrating anniversaries and groups like the Girl Scouts for receiving awards, while naming a high school auditorium after a distinguished service member. By listing these names and reasons, the resolution serves as an official record of commendation rather than changing laws or policies.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3256: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT

Creates the public health data privacy and protection act to regulate the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the department of health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2889: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3022: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires insurers to develop plans for coverage and access to nonnarcotic, nonopioid and nonmedication pain management for moderate to severe pain. It further restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 3050: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT

Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.