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passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7716: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

HB 7716 amends Rhode Island's Cannabis Act by removing the requirement to list cannabinoid concentrations (like THC or CBD) as dry-weight percentages on product labels. This change directly affects cannabis businesses - including cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers - that must now display cannabinoid levels using a different method determined by the Cannabis Control Commission. The bill updates labeling standards without altering cannabis legality, age requirements, or licensing rules. It focuses solely on simplifying how product potency is communicated to consumers.
Scott Slater (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7717: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

HB 7717 updates Rhode Island's cannabis law by removing the requirement for the Cannabis Advisory Board to establish five specific subcommittees (focused on public health, safety, industry, market participation, and social equity). The bill directly affects the advisory board, which previously had to form these subcommittees to develop recommendations. The key change is eliminating this statutory structure, allowing the board chair to appoint subcommittees as needed without mandatory categories. This is a procedural adjustment to the advisory board's operating framework, not a change to cannabis regulations or policies. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Scott Slater (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7909: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT

Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedefines dyslexia to improve student identification and support, advancing literacy and dropout prevention in education policy.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Nathan Biah (D) Bill O'Brien (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8080: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates repeat domestic violence offenses to felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8093: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 'educational program' definition to include charter/parochial schools and after-school programs, broadening access for abused/neglected children under child services law.85% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brandon Potter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8064: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnforces sex offender registration compliance under existing rules, strengthening community notification protocols within criminal justice framework.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8086: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS

Provides that the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault shall be 10 years from the date of the offense, or, in the case of a victim who is under the age of 18, ten years from the victim’s eighteenth birthday, whichever is later.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault, especially for minors, to allow more time for victims to report and seek justice. Aligns with criminal justice reform by improving victim access to the system.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7133: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

Permits the family court to award possession of household pets to the plaintiff in a domestic abuse complaint, including the enforcement remedy of a restraining order or other injunctive relief.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows pet custody in domestic abuse restraining orders, directly supporting victim safety and access to justice within criminal justice reform framework.85% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Enrique Sanchez (D) John Lombardi (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SR 3207: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 24, 2026, AS "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY" TO COMMEMORATE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915 TO 1923, AND IN HONOR OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS

This Rhode Island Senate resolution designates April 24, 2026, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" to honor the victims of the 1915-1923 Armenian Genocide and the Armenian-American community in the state. The measure formally recognizes the historical events described in the bill text and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the U.S. President, Congress, and various Armenian organizations. Additionally, the bill respectfully requests that the federal government urge Turkey to acknowledge the 1915 events as genocide and to provide restitution for the losses suffered by Armenians.
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Todd Patalano (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8421: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING LAO NEW YEAR

This legislative resolution commemorates Lao New Year, known as Pi Mai Lao, which is celebrated annually in April by the Laotian community in Rhode Island. The bill recognizes the holiday's cultural significance, including traditions like water splashing and family ceremonies that symbolize renewal and hope, while honoring the resilience of Laotian refugees who resettled in the United States after fleeing their homeland in the 1970s. It formally acknowledges the contributions of the Laotian American community to the state and extends best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the President of Temple Wat Lao in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Scott Slater (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Deb Fellela (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8420: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR AND THE "YEAR OF THE HORSE" ON APRIL 13-15, 2026

This bill is a House resolution from Rhode Island that officially recognizes the celebration of the Cambodian New Year and the Year of the Horse on April 13-15, 2026. It highlights the holiday's traditions, such as family gatherings, gift-giving to elders, and temple visits, while expressing appreciation for the Cambodian community's contributions to the state's culture. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the President of the Cambodian Society of Rhode Island.
Joe Shekarchi (D) Mike Chippendale (R) Scott Slater (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Deb Fellela (D)
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