S 2709 is sponsored by Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), de la Cruz, Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Brian J. Thompson (Democratic).

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Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2709 — RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF

Last action February 27, 2026 — Senate Judiciary

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

Introduced

Current position in the legislative process.
10 sponsors

1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF

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Action History

February 27, 2026
Senate Judiciary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic

Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2709 do?: RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF
Who sponsors S 2709?: S 2709 is sponsored by Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), de la Cruz, Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic), Peter A. Appollonio Jr. (Democratic), Andrew R. Dimitri (Democratic), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Brian J. Thompson (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2709?: This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: S 2709
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 27, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Leonidas P. Raptakis

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