Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
In plain English Changes the filing fees required to appeal certain district court decisions.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE GENERALLY — DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE – Provides amendments to the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from certain matters adjudicated by the district court.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-26
Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.
In plain English Simplifies how filing fees are calculated for appeals from small claims and consumer cases in district court.
Official synopsis: COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE — PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTION — SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS – Simplifies the assessment of filing fees required to appeal from small claims and consumer matters adjudicated by the district court.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.
In plain English Exempts the real and personal property of Blithewold, Inc. at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol from taxation.
Official synopsis: TAXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION – Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.
Became lawEffective without Governor's signature · 2026-06-24
Allows Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in Marriage on or about August 2, 2026, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES – Allows Joseph Couto to join Brandon Kemmy and Jacqueline Manousos in Marriage on or about August 2, 2026, within the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
In plain English Starting January 1, 2027, requires insurers and managed care organizations to cover vaccinations recommended by the Department of Health with no patient cost-sharing.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-23
Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer and would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.
In plain English Allows a special Rhode Island license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer and honor the late Maryellen Goodwin.
Official synopsis: MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES — REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES – Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer and would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI and honoring the late Maryellen Goodwin.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-19
Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME” to 741741”.
In plain English Requires shooting ranges to post warning signs about suicide and crisis hotline services in areas where shooting occurs.
Official synopsis: CRIMINAL OFFENSES — WEAPONS – Requires shooting ranges to post signs in any area in which shooting occurs that contain the following language: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text “HOME”…
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.
In plain English Requires approval from both the state legislature and governor before Rhode Island can participate in federal school voucher tax credits.
Official synopsis: EDUCATION — FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT – Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.
Became lawSigned by Governor · 2026-06-18
Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
HEALTH AND SAFETY — ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT – Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Health and Human Services · 2026-06-09
Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year.
In plain English Reduces funeral home inspections from twice yearly to once yearly.
Official synopsis: BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS — FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS – Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year.
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Health and Human Services · 2026-06-09
Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use includes epinephrine delivery devices approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration and epinephrine nasal sprays.
In plain English Allows schools and buses to use FDA-approved epinephrine delivery devices and nasal sprays where epinephrine administration is already authorized.
Official synopsis: HEALTH AND SAFETY — HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS – Provides that where the administration, use, or maintenance of epinephrine within schools and on buses is authorized, this use includes epinephrine delivery devices approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration and epinephrine nasal…
Passed one chamberReferred to Senate Health and Human Services · 2026-06-09
HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-06-02
Promotes fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability in the state’s healthcare system by mandating that certain reporting covered health entities submit quarterly financial reports to the secretary.
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – Promotes fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability in the state’s healthcare system by mandating that certain reporting covered health entities submit quarterly financial reports to the secretary.
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-28
HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 10-16, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Became lawHouse read and passed · 2026-05-14
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $200,000 for incentives for the Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program.)
Not out of committeeCommittee recommended measure be held for further study · 2026-05-14
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