Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Julie Casimiro 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.
Introduced37
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee27
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State Affairs And Government 6STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 3Courts And Civil Procedure 3Education 3Insurance 3INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES 3
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
In plain English Exempts Amos House's real and tangible personal property from taxation if it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — COURTS — SUPERIOR COURT – Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.
In plain English Prohibits operating thermal waste conversion facilities like pyrolysis in the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park until June 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – Prohibits the operation of any thermal waste conversion facility such as pyrolysis within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park and expires on June 1, 2027.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Establishes a statewide mobile response and stabilization services program to provide rapid crisis response and short-term stabilization for children and youth in their natural environments.
In plain English Establishes a statewide mobile response and stabilization services program to provide rapid crisis response and short-term stabilization for children and youth in their natural environments.
Official synopsis: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES – Establishes a statewide mobile response and stabilization services program to provide rapid crisis response and short-term stabilization for children and youth in their natural environments.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-22
Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.
In plain English Requires school districts to provide courts with information about children as requested in family court proceedings.
Official synopsis: DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN — PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT – Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island.
In plain English Exempts individuals in foster or adoptive homes from paying fees for driver education classes at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES – Exempts an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Expands foster care academic youth reports to include information regarding 504 eligibility, graduation progress and surrogate parents. The act would require implementation of additional strategies to improve performance and additional progress reports.
In plain English Requires foster care academic reports to include information about 504 eligibility, graduation progress, and surrogate parents, and mandates additional performance improvement strategies.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — CURRICULUM — FOSTER CARE YOUTH ACADEMIC REPORTS – Expands foster care academic youth reports to include information regarding 504 eligibility, graduation progress and surrogate parents. The act would require implementation of additional strategies to improve performance and additional progress reports.
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Education · 2026-05-22
Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES – Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT – Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-28
Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years and cap civil damages recovery at five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — CAUSES OF ACTION – Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years and cap civil damages recovery at five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island.
TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income for all public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
Prohibits the imposition of a sentence of life without parole upon any person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger.
CRIMINAL OFFENSES — HOMICIDE – Prohibits the imposition of a sentence of life without parole upon any person twenty-one (21) years of age or younger.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN — PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT – Prohibits handcuffing children twelve (12) or under at initial police contact unless needed for public safety or if the child is using or threatening physical force against an officer.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-16
Creates and establishes the Health Care and Social Services Transaction Review and Significant Equity Investor Disclosure Act designed to enhance disclosure for material changes involving significant equity investors.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTION REVIEW AND SIGNIFICANT EQUITY INVESTOR DISCLOSURE ACT – Creates and establishes the Health Care and Social Services Transaction Review and Significant Equity Investor Disclosure Act designed to enhance disclosure for material changes involving significant equity…
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS — STATE PURCHASES – Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-08
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