Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2076: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- COUNCILS AND GOVERNING BODIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2076 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- COUNCILS AND GOVERNING BODIES. Primary sponsor: Elaine Morgan (Republican), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a corporation created under this statute to be regulated by the Rhode Island department of business regulation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce