Rhode Island Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7617: AN ACT RELATING TO 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 sprays.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7726: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACT

HB 7726, the Solar Cost Reduction Act, streamlines permitting for residential solar installations by creating a statewide automated platform. It requires municipalities to adopt a "smart solar permitting platform" that instantly issues permits for compliant applications (like rooftop solar systems under 25 kW) without manual review, while banning additional engineering documentation for eligible projects. Homeowners and installers benefit from faster permits, electronic submissions, and remote inspection options by 2027, while municipalities retain authority over local fees and retain all permit revenue. The bill also establishes a public repository of all local solar ordinances to standardize requirements across the state.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7757: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2623: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ and duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2543: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Increases the number of days a retired municipal employee could work in a calendar year without interruption of pension benefits to ninety (90) days or its equivalent of six hundred thirty (630) hours.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7928: AN ACT RELATING TO 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.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7920: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

This bill modifies the inspection schedule for licensed funeral homes, funeral service establishments, and crematories in the state. Currently, these facilities must undergo inspections twice a year, but the legislation would reduce this requirement to once annually. The change applies to all regulated businesses that handle funeral services and cremations, allowing them fewer official visits from health inspectors while maintaining the same standards for sanitation and compliance. The bill does not alter the scope of what inspectors check, such as sanitary conditions or complaint investigations, only the frequency of these checks.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7894: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ACCESS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7938: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REGISTRATION OF NURSING ASSISTANTS -- QUALIFYING LANGUAGE

HB 7938 requires the state department of health to administer the licensing exam for certified nursing assistants in both English and Spanish. This directly affects nursing assistants seeking licensure, particularly Spanish-speaking applicants, by improving access to the exam. The bill mandates that the exam be offered in both languages without changing the content or requirements for passing. It takes effect upon passage and does not alter other provisions like fee structures or exemptions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8058: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME

Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7789: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES

HB 7789 is a definitional bill that clarifies vehicle classifications in Rhode Island law, primarily affecting owners of antique vehicles, recreational vehicles, and new mobility devices. It defines terms like "antique motor car" (vehicles over 25 years old, restricted to exhibitions/limited use without full inspection), "camping recreational vehicle," and "electric personal assistive mobility device" (EPAMD, limited to 15 mph). The bill does not create new rules but standardizes existing terminology for registration, operation, and safety requirements. It directly impacts vehicle owners, registrants, and law enforcement by establishing clear categories for enforcement and compliance. As a procedural definitions bill, it has no operational changes beyond clarifying existing code provisions.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8215: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT

HB 8215 would allow tenants with disabilities to formally request permission to keep emotional support animals in rental housing under Rhode Island's Fair Housing Practices Act. This directly affects renters with disabilities who rely on emotional support animals and landlords who manage rental properties. The key provision requires landlords to consider such requests without automatically denying them, aligning with fair housing standards. The bill does not guarantee approval but establishes a process for tenants to seek accommodations for their disability-related needs.

Topics ✓ Housing