Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jenni Furtado 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.
Introduced18
Out of committee4
Passed one chamber4
Passed both chambers4
Became law4
Never left committee14
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Labor And Labor Relations 4Motor And Other Vehicles 3MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION FEES 2Insurance 2LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — EMPLOYMENT SECURITY 1LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — EMPLOYMENT SECURITY — BENEFITS 1
Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
In plain English Allows stalking victims to recover relocation and home modification expenses through the crime victim compensation program.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION – Permits victims of stalking to recover for expenses related to relocation or home modification under the crime victim compensation program.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Disabled veteran license plate may be transferred to veterans' spouse or issued to veteran or veterans spouse.
In plain English Allows disabled veteran license plates to be transferred to a veteran's spouse or issued to either a veteran or their spouse.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION FEES – Disabled veteran license plate may be transferred to veterans' spouse or issued to veteran or veterans spouse.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.
In plain English Allows veterans age 75 or older with a 70% service-connected disability rating to get disabled veterans license plates.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION FEES – Includes veterans 75 years or older with a combined service connected disability rating of 70% as eligible for disabled veterans license plates.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.
HUMAN SERVICES — THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM – Adds a new category to the eligibility of childcare assistance to include a "protective services category" which would include foster or kinship children served through DCYF.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
EDUCATION — THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT – Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES – Mandates any contract for capital improvements at any healthcare facility adhere to the requirements of chapter 13 of title 37.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-15
Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES – Increases and reallocates the fees collected for motor vehicle inspections, including motorcycle inspections, with an allocation of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
CRIMINAL OFFENSES — WEAPONS – Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-08
Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.
INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES – Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-02
Requires that locksmiths in Rhode Island must be licensed and have passed a criminal background check.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MECHANICAL TRADES – Requires that locksmiths in Rhode Island must be licensed and have passed a criminal background check.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-30
Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — ELECTRICIANS – Transfers authority over the examination and licensing of telecommunications professionals to the state board of examiners of electricians and amends the composition of that body to require the inclusion of a telecommunications professional.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-30
Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.
INSURANCE — PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS – Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1,…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-24
Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MINIMUM WAGES – Sets the minimum wage for 2027 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-18
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026, TO BE "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-03-17
Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.
TOWNS AND CITIES — ORDINANCES – Authorizes East Providence to issue licenses to any business seeking to engage in the business of operating a hotel, motel, inn, or boardinghouse and that business first obtains approval from chief of police, building inspector and the mayor.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-17
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