Brian J. Thompson
Contact
Email · sen-thompson@rilegislature.gov
District office
386 Rhode Island Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-276-5568
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349
Bills sponsored
this session · 542 all-time
255
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 255 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1421
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 1421 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.5%
based on 950 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.5%
based on 950 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.6%
based on 950 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
542 billsCurrent session 349 bills
- S 3306 DECLARING MAY 2026 AS "BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3276 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT Introduced
- S 3219 PROCLAIMING APRIL 16, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3180 RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE Introduced
- S 3155 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 3138 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION Introduced
- S 3129 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX Introduced
- S 3061 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Introduced
- S 2960 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH- SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS Introduced
- S 2959 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION Introduced
- S 2944 RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT Introduced
- S 2932 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES Introduced
- S 2924 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT Introduced
- S 2923 RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES Introduced
- S 2919 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES Introduced
- S 2918 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES Introduced
- S 2916 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 2909 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE Introduced
- S 2908 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND Introduced
- S 2893 RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT Introduced
- S 2882 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS ACT OF 2026 Introduced
- S 2854 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Introduced
- S 2847 RELATING TO TAXATION -- STATE TAX OFFICIALS Introduced
- S 2842 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT Introduced
- S 2840 RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION Introduced
Historical 193 bills
- SB 55 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT Died
- SB 549 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION NOTICE ACT Signed
- SB 220 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT Died
- SB 515 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION Died
- SB 817 AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT Died
- SB 815 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS Signed
- SB 794 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES Died
- SB 822 AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION Died
- SB 792 AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT Signed
- SB 829 AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- BENEFITS Signed
- SB 598 AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DRIVER NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK Died
- SB 813 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- NONTRANSPARENT WINDSHIELDS AND WINDOWS Died
- SB 461 AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS Died
- SB 819 AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES Died
- SB 1128 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Signed
- SB 771 AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS Signed
- SB 475 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES -- DAVID CASEY ACT Signed
- SB 607 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES Died
- SB 171 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION Died
- SB 695 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLINICIAN WELLNESS AND SUPPORT ACT Signed
- SB 502 AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING Died
- SB 855 AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- PEACE OFFICER MAXIMUM WORKDAY AND OVERTIME COMPENSATION Died
- SB 347 AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE Signed
- SB 74 AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Signed
- SB 848 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Died
Co-sponsored
255 billsCurrent session 255 bills
- S 3315 RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES Introduced
- S 3293 RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION Introduced
- S 3283 HONORING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JULIE LEDDY UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COVENTRY HOUSING AUTHORITY Introduced
- S 3251 RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT Introduced
- S 3228 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS Introduced
- S 3227 RELATING TO TAXATION -- CITY OF PROVIDENCE: TRANSFER OF PORTION OF STATE INCOME TAXES OF NEW EMPLOYEES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Introduced
- S 3204 TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE Introduced
- S 3202 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Introduced
- S 3199 RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS Introduced
- S 3198 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE Introduced
- S 3197 RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSE OF ACTION Introduced
- S 3183 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3181 RELATING TO THE BLUE WAVE BOND FOR COASTAL PREPAREDNESS -- 2026 BOND REFERENDUM Introduced
- S 3179 RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES Introduced
- S 3168 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS Introduced
- S 3167 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THEFT, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND MISAPPROPRIATION Introduced
- S 3166 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- S 3165 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Introduced
- S 3152 RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE Introduced
- S 3142 CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF SOJOURNER HOUSE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3141 PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026, AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced
- S 3140 WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA, TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 24TH OF 2026, AND JOYFULLY CELEBRATING SCOUTING MONTH IN FEBRUARY Introduced
- S 3135 RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES Introduced
- S 3134 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION Introduced
- S 3127 RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 476
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 783
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SOLICITATION BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 892
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONAL INDEPENDENCE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 206
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- JUDICIAL SELECTION
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 996
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSIS FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION, PACKAGING, AND RECYCLING PLAN
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 439
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 359
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNLAWFUL SALE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS
Approval of Amendment |
Nay | fail | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1083
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Nay | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1163
AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 761
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND BABY BOND TRUST
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 263
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1086
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 692
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 529
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PASSING, USE OF LANES, AND RULES OF THE ROAD
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 481
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 893
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 120
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1085
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Passage |
Nay | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1088
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Approval of Amendment |
Nay | fail | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 984
JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION PROVIDE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON LEGISLATION TO REGULATE AND LICENSE CANNABINOIDS AND HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 790
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSING OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 525
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 114
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DEFENDING AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 843
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET-METERING
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 716
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 974
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE --CONTRIBUTIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 998
AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1006
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 901
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 497
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 792
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 513
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTION -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS
Passage |
Not Voting | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 816
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 603
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LICENSED ACTIVITIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 654
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PILOT PROGRAM FOR VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING PLATFORM
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 168
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1091
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 314
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1142
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1086
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOCAL PLANNING BOARD OR COMMISSION
Passage as Amended |
Nay | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 784
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1089
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE
Approval of Amendment |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 339
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 559
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 1156
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RETURN OF CENTRAL FALLS SCHOOLS TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 970
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ESTATES IN REAL PROPERTY
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 1152
AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 169
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SB 17
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Passage |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |
|
SR 174
JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE MAIN STREET COORDINATING PROGRAM
Passage as Amended |
Yea | pass | June 20, 2025 |