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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.
This bill would provide legal protection for people who report incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
This bill would create a new Rhode Island law called the "Rhode Island Federal Constitution Defense Act.
Established a cause of action against state government entities for violation of civil rights.
This bill would give Rhode Island residents the legal right to sue state government agencies or entities if those agencies violate their civil rights.
Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks without an exception and criminal and civil penalties for violations.
This bill would make it illegal for law enforcement officers in Rhode Island to wear masks while on duty.
Creates a cause of action for the intentional or negligent injury or death of a pet.
This bill would give pet owners the legal right to sue someone in court if that person intentionally or carelessly harms or kills their pet.
Establishes the Rhode Island firearm industry accountability act of 2026.
This bill would create a new legal framework in Rhode Island that holds gun manufacturers, distributors, and dealers responsible when their products or business practices contribute to harm in the community.
Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
This bill would allow advisory bodies — such as appointed boards, commissions, and committees that advise state or local government — to hold or participate in public meetings using video conferencing technology (like Zoom or similar platforms).
Permits the family court to retain jurisdiction over juveniles and allow the family court to order juveniles detained in the training school until the age of twenty-one if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.
This bill would give Rhode Island's Family Court the authority to keep jurisdiction over juvenile offenders past the age of 18 and, in certain cases, order that they remain detained at the state's training school (a secure juvenile facility) until they turn 21.
Makes a violation using the passing lane on limited access highways when not passing another vehicle.
This bill would create a new traffic rule in Rhode Island requiring drivers on limited access highways (such as interstates and expressways) to use the left lane — commonly known as the "passing lane" — only when actually passing another vehicle.
Amends what is considered sexual abuse for purposes of limitations on actions based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child and would amend the provisions for when a cause of action may be brought.
This bill makes changes to Rhode Island's laws about lawsuits involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of children.
Administratively seals, upon request of the defendant following the conclusion of the matter in district court, individual counts of any criminal complaints dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) that were filed on or after October 1, 2026.
This bill deals with court records in Rhode Island's district court system.
Removes corporate and dark-money spending from all Rhode Island elections and ballot questions.
This bill would prohibit corporations, certain associations, and other business entities from spending money to influence Rhode Island elections or ballot question campaigns.
Increases the minimum wage amount for any person committed to the adult correctional institution from $3.00 to $5.00 a day for every day the person shall labor.
This bill would raise the minimum daily wage paid to people incarcerated at Rhode Island's Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) who perform work while serving their sentences.
Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.
This bill would give Rhode Island state government employees paid time off if they choose to donate an organ to someone in need.
Provides for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving CTE or pathways education.
This bill focuses on improving how school districts share information with each other when students travel between districts for specialized education programs.
Implements statewide parking standards.
This bill would establish uniform parking rules that would apply across all cities and towns in Rhode Island.
Repeals § 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools and religious institutions.
This bill would remove an existing Rhode Island law that currently prevents liquor stores and other businesses with retail liquor licenses from operating within 200 feet of a school or religious institution (such as a church, mosque, or synagogue).
Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2027.
This bill requires Rhode Island's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — the state agency that oversees electricity, gas, water, and other utility services — to complete a comprehensive study and produce a written report by April 30, 2027.
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 set of national construction standards that covers how homes are built to ensure safety, structural soundness, and livability.
Provides educators and administrators employed in a charter public school or mayoral academy with prevailing wage and benefits oversight and recourse if found in violation of the same.
This bill focuses on the pay and benefits of teachers and administrators who work at charter public schools and mayoral academies in Rhode Island.
Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.
This bill would require every Rhode Island school district to offer at least one way for families to pay for school lunches without being charged any extra transaction or processing fees.
Allows customers to directly take single-use plastic straws from food service establishments.
This bill would change how single-use plastic straws are made available at restaurants, cafes, and other food service businesses in Rhode Island.
Establishes the catastrophe savings account act.
This bill would create a new type of special savings account in Rhode Island called a "Catastrophe Savings Account.
Creates a new chapter to protect Rhode Island consumers from coercive tactics at grocery stores.
This Rhode Island bill would create new legal protections for shoppers at grocery stores, specifically targeting what the bill calls "coercive economic tactics.