Sen. Meghan Kallman

Primary SB 2218

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ACT OF 2026

Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.

EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates building performance standards to reduce GHG emissions in line with climate requirements, advancing energy efficiency goals through building sector reforms.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects development of building standards to reduce GHG emissions per climate requirements, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

died Apr 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2359

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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.

EnergyOpposes EnergyExcludes portable solar from net metering, restricting consumer adoption of small-scale renewable energy systems92% confidence

died Apr 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2971

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SUICIDE PREVENTION--VOLUNTARY FIREARM RESTRICTIONS ACT

Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2774

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN

Prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements to minors in Rhode Island and require age verification, restricted access, and civil penalties for violations.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2648

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CURRENCY TRANSMISSIONS

Expands the definition of operator to anyone who enables customers to purchase virtual currency. Expands the definition of a transaction to include a digital product or application where payment is made in person or through a third party intermediary.

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2710

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS

Maddy summarySB 2710 would make it a criminal offense to possess certain firearms designated as "prohibited" under the law. This bill directly affects individuals who currently own or handle these specific firearms without legal authorization. The key provision establishes criminal penalties for possession of these prohibited firearms, shifting the legal standard from prior law. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with no further action taken as of the provided context.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes possession of prohibited firearms, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization in criminal justice.90% confidence

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2112

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucagon auto-injectors without copayments, expanding access to critical hypoglycemia treatment and aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

died Apr 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2905

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DECARBONIZATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2026

Creates the multi-unit residential decarbonization initiative program to provide funding for feasibility studies to convert large, multi-family residential units to non-emitting renewable geothermal energy.

EnergySupports EnergyBill creates funding program for geothermal energy conversion in multi-family residential units, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and decarbonization goals.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates funding for feasibility studies to convert multi-family residential units to non-emitting renewable geothermal energy, directly advancing environmental protection and climate change mitigation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill funds decarbonization of multi-family residential units, improving housing sustainability and potentially reducing long-term energy costs for tenants.75% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2903

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROGRAM ACT

Establishes the Residential and Commercial Property Acquisition Program Act to implement residential or commercial property acquisitions, paired with funding for relocation costs within or proximate to the current community.

HousingSupports HousingBill establishes property acquisition program with funding for relocation costs within communities, indicating support for housing stability and affordable housing initiatives.75% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2569

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.

EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy use for hospitals post-2028, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per topic indicators.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable energy use for hospitals, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy per bill summary.95% confidence

died Apr 9, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track