Their bills, from filing to law
Bills David Place 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.
Introduced43
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee41
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 2 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State Affairs And Government 5Towns And Cities 4Criminal Procedure 4Insurance 4Health And Safety 3Education 3
Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.
In plain English Exempts the lake bed and Wilson's Reservoir in Burrillville from property taxes.
Official synopsis: TOWNS AND CITIES — DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS – Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to § 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.
HUMAN SERVICES — THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM – Provides that a family eligible for cash assistance pursuant to § 40-5.2-11, shall if qualified, be provided SNAP benefits.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
Limits the application fees paid under the certificate of need program within the department of health to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000
HEALTH AND SAFETY — DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES – Limits the application fees paid under the certificate of need program within the department of health to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-12
HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL–ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 5, 2026
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-05
Changes primary election to Wednesday if after Labor Day and does not mandate local boards of election to have voter registration drive at high school.
ELECTIONS — PRIMARY ELECTION – Changes primary election to Wednesday if after Labor Day and does not mandate local boards of election to have voter registration drive at high school.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.
INSURANCE — FEE SCHEDULE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR BILLING ACT – Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Amends the timelines related to healthcare provider credentialing.
INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES — HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING – Amends the timelines related to healthcare provider credentialing.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Creates the Primary Care Contracting Good Faith Act.
INSURANCE — PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTING GOOD FAITH ACT – Creates the Primary Care Contracting Good Faith Act.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Repeals pet care services from the services subject to sales tax as defined by §§ 44-18-7(19) and 44-18-7.3(b)(3).
TAXATION — SALES AND USE TAXES — LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION – Repeals pet care services from the services subject to sales tax as defined by §§ 44-18-7(19) and 44-18-7.3(b)(3).
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-09
Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES – Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-09
Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS – Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Creates a 10 member bail task force to study the need of monetary conditions of bail and to consider other methods for ensuring an accused’s appearance in court, enhance public safety and honor the presumption of innocence and to file report by 1/1/2028.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE – Creates a 10 member bail task force to study the need of monetary conditions of bail and to consider other methods for ensuring an accused’s appearance in court, enhance public safety and honor the presumption of innocence and…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Provides for the authorized taking of mushrooms from lands under control of the DEM for personal use.
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS — GENERAL PROVISIONS – Provides for the authorized taking of mushrooms from lands under control of the DEM for personal use.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-31
Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk.
FOOD AND DRUGS — MILK SANITATION CODE — SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS – Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-30
Redefines "political party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election.
ELECTIONS — GENERAL PROVISIONS – Redefines "political party" and defines and distinguishes between "major parties" and "minor parties" based on the total number of votes a party's candidate received in the previous election.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-26
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