Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 2076 — AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- COUNCILS AND GOVERNING BODIES

Last action — 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Requires a corporation created under this statute to be regulated by the Rhode Island department of business regulation.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law by allowing corporations created by eligible entities to enter into contracts without obtaining voter approval, thereby changing the requirements related to indebtedness.

  • § 45-12-19

    notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 45-12-19 and 45-12-20 and notwithstanding any provisions of the city’s or town’s charter or any special or general law to the contrary → notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 45-12-19 and 45-12-20

    This change allows eligible entities to bypass existing provisions regarding voter approval for contracts related to insurance premiums.

Action History

  1. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

  3. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2076 do?
Requires a corporation created under this statute to be regulated by the Rhode Island department of business regulation.
Who sponsors SB 2076?
SB 2076 is sponsored by Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Ryan W. Pearson (Democratic), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2076?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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