Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas.
In plain English Sets the service fee for writs, citations and subpoenas at seventy dollars.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — FEES – Establishes a set service rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) for the service of all writs, citations or subpoenas.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Amends various sections of the workers' compensation statute relative to the court's jurisdiction and the court's authority.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — WORKERS' COMPENSATION — GENERAL PROVISIONS – Amends various sections of the workers' compensation statute relative to the court's jurisdiction and the court's authority.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
In plain English Removes time limits for hearings and decisions in certain wage enforcement cases before the labor department.
Official synopsis: LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — PAYMENT OF WAGES – Eliminates prescribed timelines for hearing and determination in certain enforcement actions before the department labor and training to align with reasonable practice.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.
In plain English Adds enhanced penalties for certain motor vehicle offenses when they involve road rage behavior.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES — CASEY'S LAW – Creates an enhanced penalty defined as "road rage" to be applied in addition to penalties for convictions of certain motor vehicle offenses.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
In plain English Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying payment for medical bills solely because they may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE – Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
INSURANCE — LIABILITY INSURANCE — UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE – Adds property damage to statutory underinsured motor coverage, rather than just uninsured motorist coverage, as it is presently.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Provides protocols for radon inspection relative to real estate transactions and provides time frames and conditions for testing and mitigation.
In plain English Requires radon inspection protocols, testing timeframes, and mitigation conditions for real estate transactions.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES – Provides protocols for radon inspection relative to real estate transactions and provides time frames and conditions for testing and mitigation.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
In plain English Requires notice of a judgment lien to be sent within ten business days of recording the lien.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES – Requires that notice of a judgment lien be sent within ten (10) business days of the recording of the lien.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue in the town of North Providence.
In plain English Allows issuance of a Class BV alcoholic beverage license for a specific property in North Providence.
Official synopsis: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue in the town of North Providence.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-11
Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
EDUCATION — COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION – Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-06-02
Establishes sales and use tax exemptions for commercial forest product operations and creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles".
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY — FORESTRY AND FOREST PARITY ACT – Establishes sales and use tax exemptions for commercial forest product operations and creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles".
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-26
Increases the fine for speeding, 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone, to $175 and increases the fine to $400 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES – Increases the fine for speeding, 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone, to $175 and increases the fine to $400 for speed in excess of 11 mph in…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-05
Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES – Includes the governor's commission on disabilities in the decision making process for the disability parking enforcement enhancement program and requires an annual report be submitted to the governor's commission.
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs · 2026-05-01
Restricts service of process of any writs, executions or summonses to the division of sheriff or a certified constable authorized pursuant to statutory law.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — WRITS, SUMMONS AND PROCESS – Restricts service of process of any writs, executions or summonses to the division of sheriff or a certified constable authorized pursuant to statutory law.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS — LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS – Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Not out of committeeCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026) · 2026-04-25
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