Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2029: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD
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Plain-language summary
SB 2029 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- NATIONAL GUARD. Primary sponsor: Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): 06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/05/2026 Referred to House Finance
- 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/26/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance