Sen. Bob Britto

Primary SR 3240

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

SENATE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND REAFFIRMING THE PRINCIPLES OF CIVILITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution condemns all forms of political violence and reaffirms the principles of civility and democratic governance in Rhode Island. It specifically denounces a recent attempted attack on President Donald J. Trump and calls on citizens and leaders to resolve disagreements through peaceful dialogue and the ballot box rather than intimidation. The bill directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this statement to the President and state congressional representatives, serving as a formal expression of the Senate's stance rather than a change in law.

Passed Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3154

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- WEALTH PROCEEDS TAX

Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes wealth proceeds tax on high-income households, increasing government revenue for public services and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence

died Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2603

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION

Grants an affirmative defense for certain privileged communications, including communications made by an individual, without malice, regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGrants defense for privileged communications in sexual assault/harassment cases, protecting victim rights and aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.90% confidence

died Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2536

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Maddy summarySB 2536 modifies Rhode Island's personal income tax code to exclude up to $25,000 of social security income from taxable income for residents. This change applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, directly affecting Rhode Island residents receiving social security benefits. The bill amends Section 44-30-12 to add this exclusion as a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income. It does not change other tax provisions but specifically lowers taxable income for qualifying social security recipients. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Finance Committee after introduction on February 13, 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes social security income from taxable income, providing tax relief to lower/middle-income retirees, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2539

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Gradually phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a four (4) year period for social security income, from twenty-five percent (25%) up to one hundred percent (100%), beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPhases in higher tax exemption for social security income, providing relief to recipients (typically lower income). Direct tax reduction aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

died Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2721

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CHILD-SERVING PROVIDER LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION

Creates the child-serving provider liability joint underwriting association to provide a joint underwriting association to provide liability insurance coverage for eligible child serving providers.

died Apr 30, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2877

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

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

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill caps insulin administration costs, improving patient access to essential diabetes supplies and reducing financial burden on patients.90% confidence

Passed Apr 29, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2876

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill caps out-of-pocket costs for prescription inhalers at $25 per 30-day supply, improving patient access to essential respiratory medications.95% confidence

Passed Apr 29, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2439

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PESTICIDE CONTROL

Restricts application of pesticides and rodenticides at schools and childcare centers and requires schools to provide copies of notice to parents and guardians.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts pesticide use at schools, reducing chemical pollution exposure and aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

died Apr 29, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2322

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

Establishes a seven (7) member public-private partnership infrastructure oversight commission to approve all requests for proposals submitted for public-private partnership construction of qualified facilities.

TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes commission to approve public-private partnerships for infrastructure construction, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development through funding mechanisms.95% confidence

died Apr 29, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track