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Rhode Island Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:15 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Rhode Island: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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H7064: Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for…

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Education and Health legislation seeing the most activity this session

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Why This Matters

How Rhode Island legislation affects you

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    Rhode Island's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

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    Healthcare bills could change insurance coverage, Medicaid access, or hospital regulations.

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    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Rhode Island Quick Guide

Common questions about Rhode Island legislation

Who represents me in Rhode Island?

Dan McKee

Governor

Dan McKee

Peter F. Neronha

Attorney General

Peter F. Neronha

Gregg Amore

Secretary of State

Gregg Amore

How does Rhode Island's legislature work?

Rhode Island's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Rhode Island right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Health, Taxes. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Rhode Island legislation?

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Rhode Island at a Glance

Current session overview

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H7064

Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS - Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.

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Sponsors

Maryann Shallcross-Smith[D] David Bennett[D] Kathleen Fogarty[D] Joseph McNamara[D] Ramon Perez[D] Lauren Carson[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Maryann Shallcross-Smith (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7065

Requires 50% reduction in the amount of added sugars in all liquid beverages sold in Rhode Island on and after January 1, 2030.

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TRUTH IN FOOD DISCLOSURE LAW - Requires 50% reduction in the amount of added sugars in all liquid beverages sold in Rhode Island on and after January 1, 2030.

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Sponsors

Ramon Perez[D] Deborah Fellela[D] Arthur Corvese[D] Mia Ackerman[D] Enrique Sanchez[D] Leonela Felix[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Ramon Perez (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7066

Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes a deceptive trade practice punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

INSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE GENERALLY -- LIMITATIONS ON POLICY CANCELLATIONS AND RENEWALS - Requires homeowner’s insurance providers to provide two months’ notice before increasing any policy renewal premium more than 20% and a violation constitutes a deceptive trade practice punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.

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Sponsors

Samuel Azzinaro[D] Brian Kennedy[D] Charlene Lima[D] William O'Brien[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Samuel Azzinaro (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7067

Modifies the real estate sales disclosure form to include the disclosure of “blower door diagnostic air leakage testing” and advises that air leakage testing is recommended prior to purchasing a residential unit.

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES - Modifies the real estate sales disclosure form to include the disclosure of “blower door diagnostic air leakage testing” and advises that air leakage testing is recommended prior to purchasing a residential unit.

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Sponsors

Michelle McGaw[D] Lauren Carson[D] Jennifer Boylan[D] June Speakman[D] Rebecca Kislak[D] Teresa Tanzi[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Michelle McGaw (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7068

Expands the review and oversight of regional transmission spending by the energy facilities siting board.

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT - Expands the review and oversight of regional transmission spending by the energy facilities siting board.

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Sponsors

Joseph Solomon[D] Stephen Casey[D] Lauren Carson[D] June Speakman[D] Jennifer Boylan[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Joseph Solomon (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7020

Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.

Last action: Jan 09, 2026

Introduced

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE - Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.

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Sponsors

Jon Brien[I] Joseph Solomon[D] Jacquelyn Baginski[D] Patricia Serpa[D] Charlene Lima[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Jon Brien (I)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7021

Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishments when new construction or renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.

Last action: Jan 09, 2026

Introduced

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS-VEHICLE SAFETY BARRIERS - Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishments when new construction or renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.

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Sponsors

Samuel Azzinaro[D] Brian Kennedy[D] Robert Phillips[D] Arthur Corvese[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Samuel Azzinaro (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7022

Requires businesses to notify customers whenever a surcharge or fee for payment made by credit card is imposed.

Last action: Jan 09, 2026

Introduced

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES - Requires businesses to notify customers whenever a surcharge or fee for payment made by credit card is imposed.

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Sponsors

Deborah Fellela[D] Maryann Shallcross-Smith[D] Mary Messier[D] Gregory Costantino[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Deborah Fellela (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7023

Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provides that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees.

Last action: Jan 09, 2026

Introduced

EDUCATION -- COOPERATIVE SERVICE AMONG SCHOOL DISTRICTS - Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provides that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees.

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Sponsors

John Lombardi[D] Raymond Hull[D] Teresa Tanzi[D] Edith Ajello[D] Enrique Sanchez[D] Leonela Felix[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by John Lombardi (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text
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H7024

Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provide that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees.

Last action: Jan 09, 2026

Introduced

EDUCATION -- COOPERATIVE SERVICE AMONG SCHOOL DISTRICTS - Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provide that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees.

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Sponsors

John Lombardi[D] Raymond Hull[D] Edith Ajello[D] Enrique Sanchez[D] Karen Alzate[D] Leonela Felix[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by John Lombardi (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources:LegiScanState LegislaturePDF Text

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

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