Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ryan Pearson 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.
Introduced12
Out of committee3
Passed one chamber3
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee9
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 10.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education 3Towns And Cities 2TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES 2Insurance 2Taxation 1TAXATION — LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES 1
Provides that only a mayor or town administrator could be a voting member of the board of directors or trustees for a mayoral academy.
In plain English Requires that only a mayor or town administrator can be a voting member of a mayoral academy's board of directors or trustees.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — MAYORAL ACADEMIES – Provides that only a mayor or town administrator could be a voting member of the board of directors or trustees for a mayoral academy.
Passed one chamberReferred to House Education · 2026-06-05
VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-05-20
SENATE RESOLUTION URGING STATE AGENCIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO RETIREMENT ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR RHODE ISLAND STATE EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE A SECURE AND DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-13
Characterizes the failure of a homeowner's insurance policy to use matching principle in its interpretation of replacement cost coverage in its homeowner's insurance policy, as an unfair claim settlement practices.
INSURANCE — UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT – Characterizes the failure of a homeowner's insurance policy to use matching principle in its interpretation of replacement cost coverage in its homeowner's insurance policy, as an unfair claim settlement practices.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-31
Requires insurance companies to settle claims or request additional information within 30 days of receipt of a notice of claim. Failure to comply results in $250/day payable to the insured party.
In plain English Requires insurance companies to settle claims or request additional information within 30 days, with $250 daily penalties for non-compliance.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES – Requires insurance companies to settle claims or request additional information within 30 days of receipt of a notice of claim. Failure to comply results in $250/day payable to the insured party.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-03-31
Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.
EDUCATION — RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT – Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Finance · 2026-03-04
SENATE RESOLUTION FORMALLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE STATE FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Finance · 2026-03-04
Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.
EDUCATION — SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY – Directs the department of education to develop and adopt regulations for energy capable school buildings.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Finance · 2026-01-23
Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.
TAXATION — LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES – Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this…
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government · 2026-01-23
SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BARBARA DENNEN
Became lawSenate read and passed · 2026-01-15
Caps the size of accessory dwelling units to 900 sq.ft. for one bedroom units and 1,000 sq. ft for two 2 bedroom units.
TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES – Caps the size of accessory dwelling units to 900 sq.ft. for one bedroom units and 1,000 sq. ft for two 2 bedroom units.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government · 2026-01-09
Requires owners of accessory dwelling units that are not occupied by family members be permitted to charge only affordable rental rates.
TOWNS AND CITIES — ZONING ORDINANCES – Requires owners of accessory dwelling units that are not occupied by family members be permitted to charge only affordable rental rates.
Not out of committeeIntroduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government · 2026-01-09
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