Ryan W. Pearson
Born
1988
Contact
Email · sen-pearson@rilegislature.gov
District office
23 Circuit Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864
401-276-5581
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107
Bills sponsored
this session · 962 all-time
83
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 83 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
4200
Recorded votes
89%
Vote participation
voted in 89% of 4200 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.9%
based on 922 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.1%
based on 922 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.8%
based on 922 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
962 billsCurrent session 107 bills
- S 3204 TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE Introduced
- S 2920 URGING STATE AGENCIES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO RETIREMENT ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR RHODE ISLAND STATE EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE A SECURE AND DIGNIFIED RETIREMENT Introduced
- S 2837 FORMALLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE STATE FUNDING FORMULA FOR EDUCATION Introduced
- S 2807 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT Introduced
- S 2783 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAYORAL ACADEMIES Introduced
- S 2771 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES Introduced
- S 2770 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT Introduced
- S 2259 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- S 2229 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY Introduced
- S 2069 EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BARBARA DENNEN Introduced
- S 2043 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES Introduced
- S 2038 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES Introduced
- SB 2076 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- COUNCILS AND GOVERNING BODIES In Committee
- SB 2313 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS In Committee
- SB 2299 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS In Committee
- SB 2118 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM Passed
- SB 3014 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION In Committee
- SB 3023 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES In Committee
- SB 2938 AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION In Committee
- SB 2855 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS In Committee
- SB 2807 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT In Committee
- SB 2783 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAYORAL ACADEMIES Passed
- SB 2779 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS In Committee
- SB 2872 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT In Committee
- SB 2831 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM In Committee
Historical 855 bills
- SR 837 SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2025 AS “ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- SB 541 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES Signed
- SB 55 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 486 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 521 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES Died
- SB 520 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS Signed
- SB 515 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION Died
- SB 811 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT Died
- SB 581 AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION Signed
- SB 383 AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Died
- SB 387 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- PUBLIC BUILDINGS Signed
- SB 74 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Signed
- SB 539 AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE Died
- SB 50 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND Died
- SB 485 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- REGULATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REHABILITATIVE AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES ACT Died
- SB 455 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Died
- SR 967 SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE JET SET CLUB TRAGEDY Died
- SR 966 SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY Died
- SR 964 SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Died
- SR 968 SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE RONALD D. NEWMAN Died
- SB 432 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES--LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Died
- SB 917 AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Died
- SB 24 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HIGH HEAT WASTE FACILITY ACT Died
- SB 681 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 707 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2025 Died
Co-sponsored
83 billsCurrent session 83 bills
- S 3349 PROCLAIMING AND ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE OF 2026 AS "PORTUGUESE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3291 RELATING TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA Introduced
- S 3155 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 3023 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- S 3015 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Introduced
- S 3014 RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION Introduced
- S 3011 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT Introduced
- S 2985 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT Introduced
- S 2978 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW Introduced
- S 2965 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT Introduced
- S 2952 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- POLICE OFFICERS -- COMMISSION ON STANDARDS AND TRAINING -- YOUTH TRAUMA-INFORMED POLICING Introduced
- S 2947 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION Introduced
- S 2939 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS-- FAMILY COURT Introduced
- S 2938 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION Introduced
- S 2927 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS Introduced
- S 2905 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DECARBONIZATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2026 Introduced
- S 2902 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CAPACITY TO HOLD REAL ESTATE Introduced
- S 2872 RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT Introduced
- S 2859 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS Introduced
- S 2856 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES Introduced
- S 2855 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Introduced
- S 2851 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT Introduced
- S 2833 RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND LOCAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT ACT Introduced
- S 2831 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM Introduced
- S 2828 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 2407
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2150
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- UNLAWFUL CONFINEMENT OF A COVERED ANIMAL
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2833
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2813
AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3118
AN ACT RELATING TO THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL COURT
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2988
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2173
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2993
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2935
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2979
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT -- PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SR 3147
JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A BI-PARTISAN PREPARATORY COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE INFORMATION ON CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS ON THE HOLDING OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIV SECTION 2 OF THE RHODE ISLAND CONSTITUTION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2681
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2042
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPARENCY IN ARTS EDUCATION ACCESS AND PROFICIENCY ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2874
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2410
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SR 2523
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY STUDENT TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND SYSTEM COSTS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3152
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAXATION OF BANKS
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2991
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3036
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2015
AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3000
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3001
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES --SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2410
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3124
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3134
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2298
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ACT ON COASTS - COASTAL RESILIENCY
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2873
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DENTAL INSURANCE LOSS RATIO REPORTING AND STUDY ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2337
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2937
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2756
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT FOR LOCALLY ADMINISTERED PENSION FUNDS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2298
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ACT ON COASTS - COASTAL RESILIENCY
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2773
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- BY POSSESSION AND PRESCRIPTION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2820
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2083
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2394
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2557
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COORDINATION FUND
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2214
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2214
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTER ACT OF 2024
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2262
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SHIELD ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2989
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2999
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2536
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2089
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 3003
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MERIT SYSTEM -- PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SR 3146
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2998
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2993
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING RESOURCES ACT OF 1998
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2415
AN ACT RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2876
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RHODE ISLAND PHYSICAL THERAPIST LICENSURE COMPACT ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |
|
SB 2704
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 13, 2024 |