Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Karen Alzate 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.
Introduced24
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers6
Became law6
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Insurance 4INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES 4State Affairs And Government 3Labor And Labor Relations 2Health And Safety 1HEALTH AND SAFETY — THE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCT SAFETY AND TOXIC METAL REMOVAL ACT OF 2026 1
Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement early without penalty or liability for rent. Effective 7/1/26.
In plain English Allows tenants who are victims of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, or stalking to end their lease early without penalties or owing remaining rent.
Official synopsis: PROPERTY — RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT — RHODE ISLAND SURVIVOR EARLY LEASE TERMINATION ACT – Grants tenants that are the victim of various forms of abuse including, but not limited to, sexual and domestic abuse and stalking, the right to terminate a lease agreement…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective.
INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES – Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-06-02
Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES — MEDICARE ENROLLMENT – Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-19
Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively.
TAXATION — PERSONAL INCOME TAX – Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008 – Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-05
Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
INSURANCE — ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES – Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-05
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fills the budget deficit and restore service cuts, and implements the State's Act on Climate.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-14
Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — HEALTHY AND SAFE FAMILIES AND WORKPLACES ACT – Requires employers to provide full-time employees four (4) hours of paid leave once a year to donate blood through and any approved blood donation program.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-30
Establishes a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Establishes a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-25
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH 19, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-03-19
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE (Creates a 17-member legislative commission to study women’s reproductive health across the life course, and would report back to the House by March 2, 2027, and would expire on May 2, 2027.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-19
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION — OF SUFFRAGE (Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-19
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the RI Public Transit Authority to continue services, hire and train more bus operators, and implement the State's Act on Climate goals.)
Not out of committeeWithdrawn at sponsor's request · 2026-03-18
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 TO BE "MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-03-17
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HUDSON O'LOUGHLIN AND ELISABETH O'LOUGHLIN
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-03-05
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