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Bars state and local police from joining federal immigration enforcement programs, limits holding people on detainer without judicial warrants, and requires tracking and reporting of requests.
This bill would place restrictions on how Rhode Island state and local police departments can work with federal immigration authorities.
Creates a state program and fund to finance adaptive reuse and mixed-use housing projects, requires affordable units and labor standards, and provides oversight to expand housing until 2035.
This bill would create a new state program and dedicated fund in Rhode Island to help finance the conversion of existing buildings — like old offices, warehouses, or commercial spaces — into housing.
Submits the state's 2026 capital development program relating to green bonds requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $60,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November, 2026.
This bill would place a question on Rhode Island's November 2026 general election ballot, asking voters whether the state should be allowed to borrow $60 million through what are called "green bonds.
Provides that retirees in the state pension system receive cost of living adjustments compounded into the retiree’s total retirement benefits each year beginning January 1, 2026. This act would be prospective only.
This bill would change how annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated for retirees in Rhode Island's state pension system.
Directs the RITBA design a safety barrier or netting system on the several bridges within its authority. Any newly constructed bridges with a deck height of over one hundred feet (100 ft) would be required to have safety barriers of safety netting.
This bill would require the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) — the agency that oversees and maintains several major bridges in the state — to design and install safety barriers or netting systems on the bridges it manages.
Proposes a bond measure authorizing the State of Rhode Island to issue up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to fund coastal preparedness and resilience projects.
This bill proposes putting a question before Rhode Island voters that would allow the state to borrow up to $100 million through the sale of government bonds.
Requires the state to reimburse the Exeter fire and rescue departments for seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of any call made to state property
This bill would require the State of Rhode Island to pay back the Town of Exeter for 75% of the costs incurred whenever the Exeter fire department or rescue department responds to an emergency call on state-owned property.
Amends the determination of the state's share statute by amending the calculation for the poverty loss stabilization fund.
This bill makes changes to how Rhode Island calculates state funding for public schools, specifically adjusting a financial safety net called the "poverty loss stabilization fund.
Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.
This bill would change how Rhode Island calculates school funding for districts that serve a large percentage of lower-income students.
Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act.
This Rhode Island bill would create a new law specifically focused on improving access to higher education for students with disabilities.
Establishes guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation and expansion of prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 to increase children’s school readiness statewide.
This bill would create a formal framework for expanding prekindergarten (pre-K) education programs across Rhode Island for children who are 3 and 4 years old.
Provides the board of trustees with tort claim protections and calls upon the board to undertake a feasibility study related to operations of the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center and the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission.
This bill makes two main changes related to nuclear science operations in Rhode Island.
Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
This bill would create a program called "Healthy School Meals for All" that provides free breakfast and lunch to every student in Rhode Island public schools, regardless of their family's income.
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.
This bill would create a new state program in Rhode Island that allows the government to purchase homes and businesses that are at risk — most likely from flooding, sea level rise, or other climate-related hazards, given its classification under "Waters and Navigation.
Restore the rights of school administrators and staff members, who have retired to exceed the ninety-day (90) cap on post-retirement employment and work up to one hundred eighty (180) days during a school year.
This bill would change the rules for retired school administrators and staff members in Rhode Island who want to continue working after retirement.
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Note: Because the full text of this bill has not been provided — only its title and basic description — this summary is based on what can reasonably be inferred from the bill's name and common legislative patterns for similarly titled laws.
Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Medicaid program to pay for breastfeeding support services provided by licensed certified lactation counselors.
Effective July 1, 2026, annually allocates twenty percent (20%) of available proceeds in the Rhode Island highway maintenance account to RIPTA for operating expenses.
This bill would set aside a portion of Rhode Island's highway maintenance fund to help pay for public bus service.
Requires oil spill responsible fee from 5 cents to 10 cents. Funds to support climate change initiatives.
This bill would double a fee that oil companies currently pay when they bring petroleum products into Rhode Island.
Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Medicaid program to cover fertility-related medical care for eligible low-income residents.
Prohibits the state from seeking reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of disabled Rhode Islanders from an ABLE account after the death of the designated beneficiary.
This bill deals with special savings accounts called ABLE accounts, which are tax-advantaged accounts that people with disabilities can use to save money for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for government benefit programs like Medicaid.
Increase the estate exemption to $5,000,000 for January 1, 2027, $7,500,000 for January 1, 2029, $10,000,000 for January 1, 2031. This act would eliminate the estate tax for decedents whose death occurs on or after January 1, 2033.
This bill would gradually raise the amount of money a person can leave to their heirs without owing Rhode Island estate taxes, and would eventually eliminate the state estate tax entirely.
Provides proper authority for the division of taxation to provide HSRI with contact information for Rhode Islanders who report they were uninsured on their RI state income tax return.
This bill would allow Rhode Island's Division of Taxation — the state agency that handles tax returns — to share contact information with a separate state agency called HSRI (HealthSource RI), which is Rhode Island's health insurance marketplace.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change how medical malpractice lawsuits work in Rhode Island by eliminating what's known as the "collateral source rule.