Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Tina Spears 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.
Introduced21
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Taxation 2TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES 2TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION 2Commercial Law 2COMMERCIAL LAW — GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS 2Fish And Wildlife 2
Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
In plain English Requires the legislature to negotiate on behalf of the state for activities on state submerged land larger than twenty-five acres.
Official synopsis: WATERS AND NAVIGATION — COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL – Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
In plain English Allows members of federally recognized Indian tribes in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses at no cost.
Official synopsis: FISH AND WILDLIFE — LICENSING – Allows any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Rhode Island to receive recreational freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses free of charge.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
In plain English Requires pharmacy benefit managers to obtain state approval to operate and allows the health insurance commissioner to oversee them and impose penalties.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT – Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
In plain English Establishes regulations for using artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Official synopsis: BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS — OVERSIGHT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT – Establishes regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health care treatments.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
In plain English Requires AI companion technology to address user expressions of suicidal or physical harm, notify users the AI lacks human emotions, and address potential financial harm.
Official synopsis: COMMERCIAL LAW — GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS – Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Grants automatic admission to state public institutions for qualified Eagle Scout and Gold award recipients from the Girl Scouts.
In plain English Grants automatic admission to Rhode Island's public colleges and universities for Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients who meet qualifications.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — GUARANTEED ADMISSION FOR EAGLE SCOUT AND GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS – Grants automatic admission to state public institutions for qualified Eagle Scout and Gold award recipients from the Girl Scouts.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
HOUSE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO DEVELOP A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE TICK-BORNE ILLNESS ON BLOCK ISLAND (Creates mechanism for New Shoreham to seek a time limited exemption from certain statewide deer hunting prohibitions.)
Became lawHouse passed Sub A · 2026-06-09
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-28
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RIPIN ON 35 YEARS OF IMPROVING RHODE ISLANDERS' LIVES
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-14
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THAWN SHERENTÉ HARRIS ON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE 2026 BOSTON MARATHON AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF HIS GREAT-UNCLE, ELLISON "TARZAN" BROWN
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-12
Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wigs that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wigs that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-05
Permits the town council of the town of New Shoreham to enact an ordinance that limits a license holder from renting or leasing more than thirty-four (34) motorized bicycles, motor scooters and/or motorized tricycles.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGULATION OF RENTAL OF MOTORIZED BICYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS AND MOTORIZED TRICYCLES IN NEW SHOREHAM – Permits the town council of the town of New Shoreham to enact an ordinance that limits a license holder from renting or leasing more than…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-29
Provides for greater oversight and regulation by the department of business regulation on medical-malpractice insurance among self-insured entities.
INSURANCE — UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE BUSINESS — MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE – Provides for greater oversight and regulation by the department of business regulation on medical-malpractice insurance among self-insured entities.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
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