Sen. David Tikoian

Primary SB 3037

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Prohibits individual who operates a recreational vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner which hinders the movement of other vehicles with a group of 2 more vehicles be guilty of felony, punishable by imprisonment up to 2.5 years and fine up to $2,000.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes reckless driving behavior in RVs, strengthening enforcement and public safety within criminal justice framework.75% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by criminalizing reckless recreational vehicle operation that hinders traffic flow, protecting other road users.75% confidence

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3094

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LAW

Creates the homeowners association law to provide operational procedures for residential communities subject to the management of a homeowner association.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3046

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS

Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2445

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.

In committee May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2159

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE

Requires one elector of the parole board to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation/parole process three (3) or more years prior to selection with a professional background in certain enumerated areas.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board member with lived experience and professional background, promoting rehabilitation-focused decisions and systemic reform in corrections.95% confidence

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2055

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS

Allows vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc and/or its affiliates or subsidiaries to operate with forward facing red and white emergency lights.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2058

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM

Changes the community service requirements of a sentence related to the violation of § 11-44-21.1 relating to defacing private residences, offices, businesses or commercial property.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2296

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Maddy summarySB 2296 criminalizes intentionally obstructing traffic on federal or state highways by loitering (e.g., standing, sitting, kneeling) in ways that could interfere with vehicle movement. It sets mandatory prison sentences: 1-3 years for a first offense (with 60 days mandatory), 3-5 years for a second, 5-10 years for a third, and 5-30 years if death results. The law explicitly excludes lawful picketing or demonstrations related to labor disputes from this offense. It affects anyone who obstructs highway traffic in the specified manner, with penalties starting at one year in prison.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison sentences for traffic obstruction, expanding criminalization without reform elements or exceptions for non-violent conduct.95% confidence

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2405

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HAZING

Enlarges definitions of prohibited acts that constitute hazing, make principals, coaches, athletic directors and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and punishes serious injury.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3100

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Reinstates, for all teachers and state employees who retired after July 1, 2012, their annual cost of living adjustment for retirement plan year 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reinstates cost of living adjustments for retired teachers and state employees, representing increased funding for public services and retirement benefits.75% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill reinstates cost of living adjustments for teachers' retirement, directly supporting educators and protecting their financial benefits.85% confidence

In committee May 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track