New Rhode Island laws taking effect June 24, 2026
27 laws take effect June 24, 2026.
Of the 981 bills enacted since 2025, 929 have an effective date and 52 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
Taxes (14)
H7046 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
H7122 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage and apply retroactively to December 31, 2025
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
H7298 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
H7373 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
H8348 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
H8436 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- GLOCESTER -- EXEMPTION OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS (Amends the current statute governing exemptions from property taxes for elderly and the disabled in the town of Glocester.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2036 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blithewold, Inc., located at 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island. Effective retroactively to 12/31/2025.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2039 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of AS220 located in the city of Providence. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2073 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage and apply retroactively to December 31, 2025
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2123 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center located in the city of Pawtucket. Effective retroactively to December 31, 2025 and affects next levy issued by the city or town where property is located.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2576 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES (Allows the town of Tiverton to apply different tax rates to all classes of property.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S3155 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION (Exempts from taxation the property of the nonprofit Mount St. Rita Health Centre located in Cumberland, RI. The exemption would be effective as of December 31, 2025.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
S3185 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS (Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S3262 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- GLOCESTER -- EXEMPTION OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS (Amends the current statute governing exemptions from property taxes for elderly and the disabled in the town of Glocester.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Housing (6)
H7654 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE (Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
H7763 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY (Repeals certain provisions of the law regarding maintenance of private easements and rights of way.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
H8294 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY (Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2475 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY (Repeals certain provisions of the law regarding maintenance of private easements and rights of way.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2800 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY (Provides that energy storage systems located on abandoned or contaminated property be permitted by right as a permitted use and not considered to have negative environmental impacts.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S3361 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE (Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Signed by the Governor Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Affordability (2)
H7332 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2429 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Climate (2)
H7879 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT (Facilitates the study of thermal energy technology to determine if these goals can be met by the implementation of thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S3080 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT (Establishes the thermal energy network & jobs act facilitating study of the technology to determine if goals can be met by implementing thermal energy networks in Rhode Island/creates a task force of interested parties to be an advisory committee.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Traffic (2)
H7638 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY (Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
S2974 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY (Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Public Lands (1)
H8028 · 2026 Regular SessionDerived
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS (Exempts property that consists of the lake bed and Wilson’s Reservoir in the town of Burrillville from taxes.)
How we got this date
This act shall take effect upon passage.
Became law without signature Jun 24, 2026 → takes effect on that day Jun 24, 2026
Enacted, but not yet dated (52)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect June 24, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- H5306UnresolvedAN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION (Repeals legislation establishing the Capital Center Commission, which is a special development district commission for downtown Providence.)two clauses set different dates for the same provision
- H6129ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS (Authorizes the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $71,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities.)A majority of those voting on the question prescribed by section 14 vote in favor at referendum
- H6298ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, RAISING THE SMALL PROCUREMENT DOLLAR THRESHOLD BY ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING MINORITY REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIA ORDINANCE (Proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter.)Approval by Warwick voters at a general or special election of amendment question 1
- H6299ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF (I) TWO NEW HIGH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES TO REPLACE PILGRIM HIGH SCHOOL AND TOLLGATE HIGH SCHOOL AND ON-SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND (II) RECREATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Warwick to issue not more than $50,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance two new high schools and school facilities.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- H7361ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026 (Ensures that more developmentally disabled adults can self-direct the care they need and want, by incorporating collective bargaining rights into the self-directed supports program.)Certification of a provider representative as provided in § 40.1-22.3-13
- H7408ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO MAKING REVISED APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2026 RELATING TO ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITALTakes effect upon sale of the Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds (CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc. Issue); does not take effect if the bond issue does not close by May 8, 2026
- H7491ContingentAN 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.)approval by the electors of the city of the question provided for in section 13
- H7606ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS (Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.)Attorney general publishes notice that at least four other states have enacted substantially similar laws limiting library e-book/digital audiobook licensing contract terms, with a combined population of at least 10 million per the most recent decennial census
- H8403ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- H8488ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN (Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by the foregoing section
- H8507ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- H8527ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.)Approval of the act by a majority of electors in the regional school district voting on the question at the election
- H8546ContingentAN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Amends a public law regarding the fixing of time for the election of officers at the town of Scituate’s annual financial town meeting.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 2
- H8580ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT (Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.)approval of the amendment by the electors of the North Tiverton fire district
- H8588ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8589ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8590ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8591ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8592ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8593ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8594ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- H8620ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8621ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8622ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8623ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $8,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8624ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- H8625ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping)Approval of this act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- S1096ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF (I) TWO NEW HIGH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES TO REPLACE PILGRIM HIGH SCHOOL AND TOLLGATE HIGH SCHOOL AND ON-SITE ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND (II) RECREATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes the city of Warwick to issue not more than $50,000,000 general obligation bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness to finance two new high schools and school facilities.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- S1111ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE WARWICK CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS, RAISING THE SMALL PROCUREMENT DOLLAR THRESHOLD BY ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING MINORITY REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIA ORDINANCE (Proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter.)approval by Warwick voters of amendment question 1 at a general or special election
- S1126ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS (Authorizes the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $71,000,000 bonds and notes to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities.)A majority of those voting on the question prescribed by section 14 vote in favor (voter referendum approval)
- S2525ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- LIBRARY EBOOK CONTRACTS (Establishes enforcement limitations on contract terms for the licensing of electronic books or digital audiobooks to libraries to preclude the library from being subject to unfair sales practices.)Publication of notice by the attorney general that at least four other states have enacted substantially similar laws limiting e-book/digital audiobook library license terms, representing a combined population of at least 10 million per the most recent decennial census.
- S2674ContingentAN 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.)approval by the electors of the city of the question provided for in section 13
- S3186ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN TO FUND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Proposes a bond measure to authorize the Town of Jamestown to issue up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support affordable housing projects in Jamestown.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- S3241ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT TO FINANCE THE EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION OF FIRE STATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT AND TO ISSUE NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the town of Narragansett to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to finance the equipping, expansion, improvement and renovation of fire stations in the town.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by Section 11
- S3242ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHARIHO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING THE TOWNS OF CHARLESTOWN, RICHMOND AND HOPKINTON, CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE CAMPUS, AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SWITCH ROAD CAMPUS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF LAND ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, DESIGN, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROJECTS, PLAYGROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $116,000,000 BONDS AND/OR NOTES THEREFOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF STATE HOUSING AID AT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE OR STATE SHARE RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN 61% AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, WHICH RATE OR RATIO MAY INCREASE TO 65% AT PROJECT COMPLETION (Authorizes the Chariho Regional School District to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and to issue not more than $116,000,000 bonds and/or notes.)Approval by a majority of electors in the regional school district voting on the question at the referendum election
- S3243ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $41,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN (Authorizes the Town of Portsmouth to issue bonds and notes in amount not exceeding $41,000,000 to finance construction, additions, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities throughout the town.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by the foregoing section
- S3316ContingentAN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING (Amends a public law regarding the fixing of time for the election of officers in the town of Scituate by requiring prior notice and posting of motions to be made from the floor at the annual financial town meeting of the town of Scituate.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 2
- S3320ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLANNING, EVALUATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM SEWERS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the planning, evaluation, design, construction, equipping and reconstruction of sanitary sewers and storm sewers.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3321ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3322ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $5,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3323ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF BRIDGES AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of bridges.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3324ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND EQUIPPING OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3325ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,500,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3326ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAVING OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING THEREOF, INCLUDING THE ISSUE OF NOT MORE THAN $3,000,000 BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR, TO FUND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE TWO FISCAL YEARS 2028 AND 2029 (Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $3,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the repaving of streets in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 13
- S3333ContingentAN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT (Amends the act which incorporated the North Tiverton fire district and reduces the number of tax assessors, subsequent to any voluntary resignations, from six (6) to four (4) after the annual 2026 meeting.)approval of this amendment by the electors of the North Tiverton fire district
- S3354ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF STORM DRAINS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE REMEDIATION AND MITIGATION OF DRAINAGE AND FLOODING PROBLEMS, BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of storm drains and drainage improvements, and remediation and mitigation of drainage and flooding problems.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3355ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE AND/OR ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY (Authorizes Cranston to issue no more $25,000,000 obligation bonds, notes, evidences of indebtedness to finance the purchase and/or acquisition of land/buildings, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, landscaping, furnishing, equipping)approval by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 14
- S3356ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $4,000,000 general obligation bonds/temporary notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair and alteration of playgrounds, athletic fields and related equipment in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3357ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, demolition, construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration, furnishing and equipping of public buildings in the city.)Approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3358ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR (Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than eight million dollars ($8,000,000) general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the acquisition, improvement, renovation and repair of fire and public safety equipment in the city.)approval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S3359ContingentAN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFORApproval of the act by a majority of those voting on the question at the election prescribed by section 12
- S721UnresolvedAN ACT RELATING TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION -- CAPITAL CENTER COMMISSION (Repeals legislation establishing the Capital Center Commission, which is a special development district commission for downtown Providence.)two clauses set different dates for the same provision