Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Sam Azzinaro 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.
Introduced26
Out of committee16
Passed one chamber16
Passed both chambers15
Became law15
Never left committee10
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 6 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Military Affairs And Defense 6Motor And Other Vehicles 4MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES 4Alcoholic Beverages 2ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES 2MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE — BURIAL OF VETERANS 2
Allows for the issuance of a Class B license for the property located at 102 Granite Street, in the town of Westerly.
In plain English Allows issuance of a Class B alcoholic beverage license for a specific property in Westerly.
Official synopsis: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Allows for the issuance of a Class B license for the property located at 102 Granite Street, in the town of Westerly.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES – Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Creates three (3) new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and would provide eligibility for the Rhode Island star for certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.
In plain English Creates three new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and expands eligibility for the Rhode Island star to include certain civilian government employees and foreign leaders.
Official synopsis: MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE — DECORATIONS – Creates three (3) new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and would provide eligibility for the Rhode Island star for certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
In plain English Allows military-connected students to enroll in school remotely if military orders confirm their parent or guardian will be stationed in the state.
Official synopsis: MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE — MILITARY CHILD ACT – Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Establishes the Rhode Island orange heart medal to formally recognize Rhode Island veterans whose service exposed them to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
In plain English Creates the Rhode Island orange heart medal to recognize veterans exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents during service.
Official synopsis: MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE — DECORATIONS – Establishes the Rhode Island orange heart medal to formally recognize Rhode Island veterans whose service exposed them to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Amends the regulations on the cancellation and renewal of liability and property damage insurance for automobiles, homeowners insurance, residential fire insurance and components thereof.
In plain English Limits when insurance companies can cancel or refuse to renew auto, homeowner, and residential fire insurance policies.
Official synopsis: INSURANCE — CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY — LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS – Amends the regulations on the cancellation and renewal of liability and property damage insurance for automobiles, homeowners insurance, residential fire insurance and components thereof.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-26
Provides that certain Hmong or Lao individuals who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In plain English Grants burial rights at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery to certain Hmong or Lao individuals who served honorably in military operations supporting the United States as special guerrilla units.
Official synopsis: MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE — BURIAL OF VETERANS – Provides that certain Hmong or Lao individuals who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs · 2026-05-22
HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CELEBRATING "ARMED FORCES DAY" ON MAY 16TH, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-14
HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CAMP LEJEUNE JUSTICE ACT OF 2022
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-14
HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY 2026 TO BE "LUNG CANCER ACTION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-12
Authorizes municipalities to transfer, apply or provide doe an applicable prorate veteran’s property exemption for the remainder of the tax year when a veteran sells property and purchases another property.
TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Authorizes municipalities to transfer, apply or provide doe an applicable prorate veteran’s property exemption for the remainder of the tax year when a veteran sells property and purchases another property.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-07
Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.
In plain English Requires retail liquor license applicants in Westerly to carry $300,000 in commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance.
Official synopsis: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES — RETAIL LICENSES – Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-05-06
HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO UNITED STATES SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-04-30
Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
EDUCATION — RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP – Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-04-30
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.