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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2810: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX PREPARERS ACT OF 2013

This bill, titled the Tax Preparers Act of 2013, establishes rules and penalties for tax return preparers in the state, specifically targeting those who act as "ghost preparers" or intentionally mislead clients. It defines a ghost preparer as someone who prepares tax returns without properly identifying themselves or complying with federal identification requirements, and clarifies who qualifies as a tax return preparer under state law. The legislation requires all preparers to sign returns with their Preparer Tax Identification Number and prohibits them from facilitating ghost preparation activities. Penalties range from $500 to $10,000 depending on the severity of violations, including willful fraud or misleading taxpayers, and the tax administrator may suspend or revoke a preparer's license for noncompliance. Additionally, the bill mandates that the tax administrator publish a list of preparers whose privileges have been suspended or revoked.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens tax system integrity by regulating preparers and preventing fraud, promoting fiscal responsibility and government accountability.85% confidence
Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Alana DiMario (D) Val Lawson (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2799: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024

SB 2799 amends the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 to clarify definitions and enforcement provisions related to the ban on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The bill specifies which items are covered by the ban, including artificial turf, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, juvenile products, menstrual products, and certain apparel, while explicitly excluding items like vehicles, electronic devices, and medical equipment. By refining these definitions, the bill aims to provide clearer guidance for manufacturers and regulators on which products must comply with PFAS restrictions. This clarification helps ensure consistent enforcement of the existing ban without changing the core prohibition on intentionally added PFAS in covered consumer goods.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental protection by banning PFAS, a class of persistent pollutants, in consumer products, reducing pollution and health risks.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2815: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS

Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens tax enforcement by extending review timeframes for nonresident contractors and adding penalties for noncompliance, improving fiscal accountability.85% confidence
David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2929: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes a sunset provision that would have reduced unemployment benefits, thereby protecting worker benefits and expanding financial support for unemployed workers.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2775: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES

SB 2775 updates and modernizes sections of state law governing domestic insurance companies by repealing several outdated provisions related to charter forfeiture and receivership. The bill removes old legal language regarding how courts handle insolvent or unsafe insurance companies and replaces it with updated procedures for appointing receivers, managing assets, and settling claims. It also adds new authority for receivers to sell insurance charters and licenses separately from company assets and clarifies protections for parties who reach court-approved settlements with insolvent insurers. These changes directly affect insurance regulators, insurance company officers, receivers appointed during insolvency proceedings, and policyholders or creditors of failing insurers.
Mark McKenney (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2955: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT

Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances reporting requirements for sexual assault cases, improving law enforcement accountability and victim information collection.90% confidence
Mark McKenney (D) Dawn Euer (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SR 2906: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY CURRENT CONDOMINIUM LAW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ONGOING AFFORDABILITY OF CONDOMINIUMS IN RHODE ISLAND

Creates a 16-member commission to study current condominium law and provide recommendations for improvements, and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2027, and would expire on March 15, 2028.
Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Ana Quezada (D) Victoria Gu (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7491: AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FUND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO FINANCE AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE CITY

Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $25M in bonds to fund affordable housing, advancing public service spending under government fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly authorizes $25M in bonds to fund affordable multi-family housing projects via Providence Housing Trust Fund, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence
Ramon Perez (D) Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D) Charlene Lima (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
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