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Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.
This bill would require Rhode Island to adopt the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), which is a widely-used national set of construction standards that covers how homes are built to ensure they are safe.
Establishes the Rhode Island towing advisory board, to provide advice to the DPUC regarding the DPUC's regulation of tow truck operators.
This bill would create a new advisory board in Rhode Island focused on the towing industry.
Allows attorney general to enter into agreements with other states to recognize a concealed handgun permit as valid and authorizes RI to recognize and honor a concealed weapon permit from out of state with certain requirements.
This bill would allow Rhode Island's Attorney General to make formal agreements with other states so that concealed handgun permits are recognized across state lines.
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
This bill proposes changes to Rhode Island's existing laws about affordable housing in cities and towns.
Changes the name of the holiday on the second Monday of August from Victory Day to Peace and Remembrance Day.
This bill would change the name of a Rhode Island state holiday currently known as "Victory Day" to "Peace and Remembrance Day.
Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
This bill would give candidates and other eligible parties more time to request an official recount of votes after an election in Rhode Island.
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature expressing condolences.
Authorizes the town council of Little Compton to establish a homestead exemption for residential dwellings.
This bill gives the town of Little Compton the legal authority to create a homestead exemption for people who own and live in their homes there.
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.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To modify the authority of Department of Defense for installation support services and intergovernmental support agreements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Frontline Innovation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
SCORE for Small Business Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
National American History and Founders Month Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Italian Heroes and Heritage Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 Route 112 in Medford, New York, as the "Gunnery Sergeant Ruben Santos Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
To amend the Clean Air Act to require that at least one member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in the trades or industrial labor, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent governmental interference in the operation of private and religious schools.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions to require students who are United States citizens to pass the United States naturalization test in order to graduate, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
VA Fiscal Management Modernization Act
This bill focuses on updating and improving how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) manages its finances and budget.