Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Leo Felix was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced22
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee13
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Criminal Procedure 3State Affairs And Government 3Towns And Cities 3Courts And Civil Procedure 2COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY 2TOWNS AND CITIES — ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS 2
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket.
In plain English Exempts the real and personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Pawtucket from taxation.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
In plain English Allows law enforcement to file domestic violence and sexual assault reports electronically, adds required information to the forms, and requires monthly submission.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT – Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
In plain English Clarifies the definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor offenses.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — GENERAL PROVISIONS – Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
In plain English Increases filing and writ of execution fees in district, superior, and family courts.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — FEES – Increases the fees charged for filings and writs of execution in the district court, superior court and family court.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-11
Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.
In plain English Expands the definition of employee to include people employed in domestic service.
Official synopsis: LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES – Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
In plain English Requires municipalities to meet updated audit compliance requirements for their pension plan contributions.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS – Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
Passed one chamberMeeting postponed (06/02/2026) · 2026-06-01
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 2026, TO BE "ALS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-19
Revises the calculation for the student success factor in the education-aid formula by adding an additional multiplier for twenty-five percent (25%) for each resident child who is identified as a multilingual learner.
EDUCATION — THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT – Revises the calculation for the student success factor in the education-aid formula by adding an additional multiplier for twenty-five percent (25%) for each resident child who is identified as a multilingual learner.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
FOOD AND DRUGS — THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT – Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Not out of committeeWithdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026) · 2026-05-16
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A HOUSE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE INCARCERATION OF WOMEN (Creates a special legislative commission to study and provide recommendations relating to supporting community-based solutions to reduce the incarceration of women in Rhode Island.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SUCCESS DURING THE 2025-2026 SEASON
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-16
Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing ("solitary confinement"), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACT – Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing ("solitary confinement"), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Provides that individual counts of a district court criminal complaint dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) would be sealed administratively by the court clerk upon the defendant’s request.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURES — IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS – Provides that individual counts of a district court criminal complaint dismissed pursuant to Rule 48(a) would be sealed administratively by the court clerk upon the defendant’s request.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE – Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT – Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-24
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