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Democratic
· Senator
Matt LaMountain
Represents District 31 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 100 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 1,086 of 1,121 roll calls · Senate median 93%
Their bills that became law
19 of 58
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 10.5
Roll calls on record
1,121
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Matt LaMountain votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Matt LaMountain sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Matt LaMountain is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
0 of 100 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
S2480 · Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
In plain English Makes traffic accident data a public record, subject to federal law.
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 6–4
S2983 · Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.
In plain English Allows expungement of criminal records five years after sentencing for misdemeanors and ten years after sentencing for felonies, or upon sentence completion if longer than ten years.
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 5–3
S2964 · Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
In plain English Allows people convicted of petty misdemeanors or simple drug possession to have their records expunged three years after completing their sentence.
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-05-21 · Passed 5–3
S2627 · Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.
In plain English Allows local liquor licensing authorities to grant temporary extended indoor service hours for existing licenses during certain 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Passage of Sub A · 2026-04-29 · Passed 5–2
S3339 · Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200') of any polling place during voting, including early voting and election day voting.
In plain English Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from being within 200 feet of polling places during early voting and election day.
Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage · 2026-06-03 · Passed 7–3
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Thomas PaolinoRepublican · District 17 · 113 shared contested votes
24%
Gordon RogersRepublican · District 21 · 93 shared contested votes
20%
Elaine MorganRepublican · District 34 · 92 shared contested votes
16%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (35 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Matt LaMountain 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.
Introduced58
Out of committee29
Passed one chamber29
Passed both chambers19
Became law19
Never left committee29
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 10.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Criminal Procedure 6Elections 6Motor And Other Vehicles 6Health And Safety 5Courts And Civil Procedure 4Towns And Cities 3
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
PROPERTY — MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE – Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-24
Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
In plain English Requires pedestrian right-of-way violations to reference the traffic offense violation schedule in state law.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — RIGHT-OF-WAY – Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.
In plain English Criminalizes knowingly impersonating an entity to commit fraud and creates penalties for digital forgery.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD – Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.
In plain English Creates a separate domestic violence calendar in superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — SUPERIOR COURT – Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
In plain English Allows stalking victims to recover relocation and home modification expenses through the crime victim compensation program.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION – Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
In plain English Replaces Rhode Island's limited liability company law with an updated version.
Official synopsis: CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS — UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT — THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT – Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.
In plain English Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES – Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program.
In plain English Allows hit and run victims with serious bodily injury to receive compensation through the crime victim compensation program.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION – Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Incorporates cable, broadband, Internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
In plain English Expands the crime of damaging electric and communication lines to include cable, broadband, internet, and wireless infrastructure, and allows municipalities to grant zoning relief for critical infrastructure protection.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024 – Incorporates cable, broadband, Internet, and wireless means into the crime of injuring electric and communication lines and authorizes municipalities to grant zoning relief for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Directs the state department of education to establish an anti-hazing policy in student athletics.
In plain English Requires the state education department to create an anti-hazing policy for student athletics.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS – Directs the state department of education to establish an anti-hazing policy in student athletics.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.
In plain English Changes the date for electing delegates to national conventions from April to March 2028.
Official synopsis: ELECTIONS — PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE – Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.
In plain English Requires fines collected under human trafficking laws to be deposited into the violent crimes indemnity account.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF RHODE ISLANDERS
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-06-10
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.
In plain English Increases the deadline for requesting a vote recount from seven days to nine days, and delays issuing election certificates until any recount is finished.
Official synopsis: ELECTIONS — CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES – 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…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.
In plain English Allows retired superior court magistrates to be reassigned or reemployed by the superior court without losing any retirement benefits.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — SUPERIOR COURT – Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Finance · 2026-06-05
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H8436 · 2026-06-11
Amends the current statute governing exemptions from property taxes for elderly and the disabled in the town of Glocester. (Passage)
H7477 · 2026-06-11
Replaces the existing limited liability company act with a newer and updated model act. (Passage)
H7079 · 2026-06-11
Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character. (Passage)
S2733 · 2026-06-11
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive. (Passage)
H8463 · 2026-06-11
Makes it unlawful for a person in the custody of the department of corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive. (Passage)
S2829 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a procedure to permit DCYF to apply for benefits on behalf of children, who are eligible, that are within temporary custody or guardianship of the department. (Passage)
S3080 · 2026-06-11
Establishes the thermal energy network & jobs act facilitating study of the technology to determine if goals can be met by implementing thermal energy networks in Rhode Island/creates a task force of interested parties to be an advisory committee. (Passage)
S2365 · 2026-06-11
Eliminates the age requirement for modification on Social Security income. (Passage)
S3361 · 2026-06-11
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested. (Passage)
S3361 · 2026-06-11
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested. (Passage)
S2334 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. (Passage)
S3370 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (Passage)
S2045 · 2026-06-11
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations. (Passage)
S2045 · 2026-06-11
Protects people attending Rhode Island court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations. (Passage)
S2555 · 2026-06-11
Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund. (Passage)
H7030 · 2026-06-11
Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies. (Passage)
S3290 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. (Passage)
S2292 · 2026-06-11
Makes it a felony for any person to remove or attempt to remove any firearm or other weapon or any communication device from any peace officer or investigator of the department of attorney general. (Passage)
S2678 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
S2834 · 2026-06-11
Permits extended early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities whose third birthday is between May 1 and August 31. (Passage)
S3185 · 2026-06-11
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes. (Passage)
H7585 · 2026-06-11
Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. (Passage)
H8582 · 2026-06-11
Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services. (Passage)
H8155 · 2026-06-11
Under the emergency fund for victims, increases the share of a victim’s total award that may be used for relocation related expenses but not increase total compensation available to a victim. (Passage)
S2823 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a child tax credit in the amount of three hundred thirty dollars ($330) for eligible taxpayers adjusted for inflation annually commencing January 1, 2027. (Passage)
H7625 · 2026-06-11
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations. (Passage)
H7198 · 2026-06-11
Further delineate the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
H7879 · 2026-06-11
Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island. (Passage)
H8046 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas. (Passage)
H7740 · 2026-06-11
Provides and clarifies procedures for the administration of deep sedation and general anesthesia by certain types of nurses. (Passage)
H8384 · 2026-06-11
Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses. (Passage)
S2734 · 2026-06-11
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights. (Passage)
H7866 · 2026-06-11
Raises the percentage from eighty percent (80%) to eighty-five percent (85%) regarding declaring a vehicle a total loss. (Passage)
H8605 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS (Authorizes the appropriation to pay certain claims.) (Passage)
S3334 · 2026-06-11
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission. (Passage)
H8005 · 2026-06-11
Amends the standards and limitations on permitted parking requirements for dwelling units. (Passage)
H7975 · 2026-06-11
Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. (Passage)
H8546 · 2026-06-11
REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Passage)
S2676 · 2026-06-11
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the Main Street Rhode Island Program.) (Passage)
H7683 · 2026-06-11
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. (Passage)
H7290 · 2026-06-11
Places limits on the number of self-service checkout stations a grocery store can have and on the workload of employees assigned to monitor those checkout stations. (Passage)
S2123 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located. (Passage)
H7020 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person. (Passage)
H8484 · 2026-06-11
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (Passage)
H8435 · 2026-06-11
Allows for the issuance of a Class B license for the property located at 102 Granite Street, in the town of Westerly. (Passage)
H8110 · 2026-06-11
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights. (Passage)
H8527 · 2026-06-11
AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Passage)
S2047 · 2026-06-11
Further delineates the definitions of felony, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor. (Passage)
S3366 · 2026-06-11
Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. (Passage)
H7538 · 2026-06-11
Requires healthcare providers and healthcare facilities to inform patients of the use of artificial intelligence to memorialize patient visits. (Passage)
S2828 · 2026-06-11
Amends the Rhode Island works program to increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026. (Passage)
H8252 · 2026-06-11
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges. (Passage)
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
S2667 · 2026-06-11
Increases income limits for eligible families and also increases the exit threshold. (Passage)
S2330 · 2026-06-11
Permits the implementation of a system of electronic registration and titling of motor vehicles, by the DMV and requires that rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter, be promulgated by the administrator of the DMV. (Passage)
S2650 · 2026-06-11
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges. (Passage)
H7495 · 2026-06-11
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. (Passage)
H7183 · 2026-06-11
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance. (Passage)
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