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RI H7137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Lombardi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits lobbyists from making political contributions to any General Assembly member from January 1 through July 1 of each year
  • Creates an exception allowing contributions if the General Assembly adjourns its business before July 1
  • Adds new section 42-139.1-14 to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Introduced by Representatives J. Lombardi, Hull, Cruz, and Stewart on January 15, 2026

Legislative Description

Prohibits lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year, unless the general assembly adjourns for the year prior to July 1.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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