Rhode Island Bills & Legislation (2026)

Explore 56 Rhode Island state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.

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HB 7642 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTR...

This bill changes how much you have to pay to appeal a decision made by a district court.

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SB 3315 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

This law allows the town of Coventry to set different property tax rates for businesses and homeowners.

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HB 8580 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT

Here is a simple breakdown: Starting after the annual meeting in 2026, the North Tiverton Fire District will shrink its board of tax assessors from six members down to four. This will happen as current members choose to step down.

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HB 8104 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGES OF REAL PROPERTY

These rules for paying off your mortgage early now only apply to homes you live in that have between one and four units (like a house, duplex, triplex, or fourplex).

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SB 3333 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT

Starting after the 2026 annual meeting, the North Tiverton Fire District will reduce its team of tax assessors from six people down to four. This change will happen gradually as current assessors leave their positions.

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SB 3335 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- CITY OF WARWICK

This bill allows the city of Warwick to sell the house at 34 Warwick Lake Avenue. It lets the city skip certain legal rules that normally apply, so they can clear up any ownership issues and finish the sale.

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HB 7989 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

If your car wasn't built with a spot for a front license plate, you don't have to put one on.

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HB 8627 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

This law gives Meghan, Taylor, and Michael official permission to get married to each other in Narragansett, Rhode Island, on or around September 25, 2026.

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SB 3243 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 ...

Portsmouth is asking for permission to borrow up to $41 million to build new schools and repair or update existing ones throughout the town.

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SB 3358 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEME...

The city of Cranston is allowed to borrow up to $8 million to buy, fix, and upgrade equipment for the fire department and public safety services.

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SB 3242 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTR...

The Chariho school district has permission to borrow up to $116 million to build and furnish a new elementary school.

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HB 8620 · Rhode Island

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AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION A...

Cranston is allowed to borrow up to $4 million to fix old storm drains and build new ones to help prevent flooding.

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Rhode Island Bills & Legislation (2026)

Explore Rhode Island state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.

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