Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four (4) dwelling units.
In plain English Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four dwelling units.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY – Limits mortgage prepayment rules to mortgages on owner-occupied properties with one to four (4) dwelling units.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Allows Noah David Lloyd to join Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski in Marriage on or about September 27, 2026, within the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
In plain English Allows Noah David Lloyd to marry Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski on or about September 27, 2026, in Narragansett.
Official synopsis: SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES – Allows Noah David Lloyd to join Lucia Helen Given and Noah Alexander Moroski in Marriage on or about September 27, 2026, within the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
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
Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related to their public office or public employment.
In plain English Allows the state retirement board to revoke or reduce pension benefits for individuals convicted or pleading guilty to felony sex crimes related to their public office or employment.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES — RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT – Authorizes the state retirement board to revoke or reduce an individual’s pension benefit if that individual is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony sex crime related…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
In plain English Increases the monthly minimum benefit for spouses, domestic partners, and former spouses in the teachers' retirement system.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — TEACHERS' RETIREMENT – Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.
In plain English Provides immunity from financial liability for family court mediators and staff for claims arising from their work in the mediation program.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — CAUSES OF ACTION – Provides immunity for mediators and staff employed by the family court in the family court mediation program from financial liability for certain claims arising out of their participation in the program.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
In plain English Removes the June 30, 2026 expiration date on increased earnings limits for partial unemployment insurance claimants.
Official synopsis: LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — EMPLOYMENT SECURITY – Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
In plain English Allows an authorized agent to file a written notice with state, county, or municipal agencies on behalf of a person protected under the judicial security act.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — COURT ADMINISTRATION – For purposes of the judicial security act permits an authorized agent to file a written notice with a state, county, or municipal agency on behalf of a protected individual.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
In plain English Requires law enforcement agencies to file domestic violence and sexual assault reports electronically and include enhanced information on the forms.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — SEXUAL ASSAULT – Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Adopts the uniform partition of heirs property act.
In plain English Adopts the uniform partition of heirs property act to establish procedures for dividing property owned by multiple heirs.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT – Adopts the uniform partition of heirs property act.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
In plain English Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes for fire station improvements and renovations.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-11
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.
In plain English Expands the definition of sexual abuse for child exploitation lawsuits and changes when such lawsuits can be filed.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — CAUSES OF ACTION – 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…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-11
Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.
TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES – Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to…
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government · 2026-06-09
Creates multiple chapters to provide and establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND PAPER ACT – Creates multiple chapters to provide and establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-27
Limits retired, part-time or adjunct instructors, hired by any state college, university, or state school, to teaching no more than two classes per semester.
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES — RETIREMENT SYSTEM — CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFITS – Limits retired, part-time or adjunct instructors, hired by any state college, university, or state school, to teaching no more than two classes per semester.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
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