Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through a service-connected disability in the town of Exeter.
In plain English Creates a $5,000 property tax exemption for totally disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities in Exeter.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION — VETERANS' EXEMPTIONS — TOWN OF EXETER – Creates an exemption from property taxes in the amount of $5,000 for any veteran of the military or naval service of the United States who is to be totally disabled through…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-10
SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE 14, 2026 AS "NATIONAL FLAG DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-06-09
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND POULIOT
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-05-21
Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.
In plain English Waives fees for searching, retrieving or copying public records when state legislators certify they are acting in their official capacity.
Official synopsis: PUBLIC RECORDS — ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS — COST – Provides that fees for costs charged for search, retrieval or copying of public records shall be waived for members of the general assembly who certify that they are acting in their official capacity.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-21
Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
In plain English Creates education freedom accounts funded with per-pupil money to pay for educational expenses, managed by the children's scholarship fund.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM – Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
In plain English Allows school districts to opt out of spending money on state mandates that are not fully funded by state education aid.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT – Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
In plain English Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons, or veterans.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES — TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM – Establishes a property tax deferral program for senior citizens, disabled persons or veterans.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
In plain English Allows taxpayers to exclude all Social Security income from state income tax starting in 2027.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.
In plain English Allows the recorder of deeds to require a government-issued photo ID before recording a deed or certain other documents.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — TITLE FRAUD PREVENTION ACT – Provides measures to prevent title fraud by authorizing the recorder of deeds to require the production of a government-issued photographic identification card before recording a deed or certain other instruments.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads.
In plain English Repeals the law that authorized toll facilities on state roads.
Official synopsis: HIGHWAYS — RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY – Repeals the act authorizing toll facilities on state roads.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Provide services for veterans in the criminal justice system ensuring disclosure and connections with federal and state resources.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — VETERANS IDENTIFICATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM – Provide services for veterans in the criminal justice system ensuring disclosure and connections with federal and state resources.
Not out of committeeMeeting postponed (03/11/2026) · 2026-03-11
Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed" or "mixed".
EDUCATION — SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS ACT – Mandates that athletic teams that are sponsored by a public school or a private school whose teams compete against a public school, be designated as (1) "males", "men" or "boys"; (2) "females", "women" or "girls"; or (3) "coed"…
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Education · 2026-03-04
Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
EDUCATION — FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT – Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports.
Not out of committeeWithdrawn at sponsor's request · 2026-03-04
Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and right to a civil action for damages.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT — MINOR'S GENDER TRANSITION – Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and…
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary · 2026-02-13
Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools.
EDUCATION — CURRICULUM – Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Education · 2026-02-13
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