Rhode Island House
Pat Serpa
Democratic. House, district 27.
Emailrep-serpa@rilegislature.gov
contactOfficial record 1https://www.rilegislature.gov/representatives/carson/default.aspx
officialOfficial record 2https://www.rilegislature.gov/representatives/serpa/default.aspx
officialOfficial record 3https://www.rilegislature.gov/representatives/serpa/Pages/Biography.aspx
officialOfficial record 4https://www.rilin.state.ri.us/representatives/carson/
officialBills they sponsored
44 bills sponsored this session
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTH 8452 · this session · introduced Apr 15, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LANDH 8416 · this session · introduced Apr 8, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyAGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- HEMP GROWTH ACT -- RHODE ISLAND HEMP THC BEVERAGE ACTH 8414 · this session · introduced Apr 8, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCEH 8337 · this session · introduced Mar 20, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORMH 8218 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studySPORTS, RACING, AND ATHLETICS -- DOG RACING IN BURRILLVILLE, LINCOLN, AND WEST GREENWICHH 8217 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyWATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCILH 8216 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACTH 8215 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Referred to Senate JudiciaryHEALTH AND SAFETY-- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICESH 8214 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERSH 8213 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Chapter 179, Jun 22, 2026COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEE RESTRICTION ACTH 8212 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITSH 8147 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2025 AND 2026H 8122 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Introduced, referred to House Rules CommitteeMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTSH 8100 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyCRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDSH 8082 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, CHILD CARING AGENCIES, FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE HOMES, AND CHILDREN S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMSH 7949 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- UTILITY OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIESH 7889 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- SMALL LOAN LENDERSH 7868 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2026, TO BE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLANDH 7831 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2026
House read and passedTAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAXH 7805 · this session · introduced Feb 12, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- SMALL LOAN LENDERSH 7724 · this session · introduced Feb 12, 2026
Withdrawn at sponsor's requestBUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICEH 7603 · this session · introduced Feb 11, 2026
Withdrawn at sponsor's requestPUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS (Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making cH 6273 · this session · introduced Apr 25, 2025
Introduced, referred to House State Government & ElectionsPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS (Effective January 1, 2025, an annual cost-of-living increase, based upon the yearly Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), toH 6238 · this session · introduced Apr 11, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyGENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF (Requires nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit & post on their website, a list of10 of their highest paid director, officer & H 6235 · this session · introduced Apr 11, 2025
Chapter 042, Jun 13, 2025PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- RHODE ISLAND ANTI-BID-RIGGING ACT (Establishes the Rhode Island Anti-Bid-Rigging Act.)H 6173 · this session · introduced Apr 4, 2025
Chapter 307, Jun 30, 2025HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (Requires reimbursement for medical, dental, and behavioral health services provided at community health care centers to equal the lesser of the actual cost, based on Medicaid reportsH 6046 · this session · introduced Mar 7, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyTOWNS AND CITIES -- HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION (Updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions", and would redefine chiH 5961 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
Chapter 079, Jun 17, 2025TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION (Increases the net taxable estate exemption to four million dollars ($4,000,000) for deaths that occur on or after January 1, 2026.)H 5783 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM (Establishes Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home H 5774 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS (Requires a reamortization of the state pension fund for 2026.)H 5764 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--ADMINISTRATION (Requires the state retirement board to publish online all archived video or audio recordings and all future recordings of meetings of the board.)H 5715 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 044, Jun 13, 2025ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS (Modernizes and streamlines the existing processes for getting on the permanent mail ballot application list.)H 5709 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 231, Jun 24, 2025TOWNS AND CITIES -- ORDINANCES (Allows municipalities to seek recovery of fines associated with ordinance violations by permitting the municipality to include the fines on a property tax bill.)H 5693 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS (Provides for a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses which result in serious bodily injury or death.)H 5638 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Referred to Senate JudiciaryCOMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERCHANGE FEE RESTRICTION ACT (Creates the interchange fee restriction act restricting interchange fees on sales and use tax or excise tax when payment is made with a crH 5582 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS (Removes the licensing exemption for a lender that originates less than six (6) loans in twelve (12) consecutive months.)H 5581 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyINSURANCE -- CASUALTY INSURANCE RATING (Prohibits casualty insurers from assessing any premium surcharge or penalty against an insured solely for inquiring about the terms of the insured's policy.)H 5570 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Chapter 299, Jun 26, 2025INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT (Includes members of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce in the exclusion of premium rates for the Rhode Island Builders’ Association.)H 5568 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT (Exempts teachers and state employees who have been retired for more than three (3) full calendar years, from having their retirement benefit adjuH 5525 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyPROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES ACT (Tenants with disabilities may request to keep an emotional support animals.)H 5504 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further studyGENERAL ASSEMBLY -- COMMITTEES AND STAFF (Requires nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit & post on their website, a list of10 of their highest paid director, officer & H 5454 · this session · introduced Feb 12, 2025
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/06/2025)COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- TRADE IN FARMED ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS (Prohibits a person to sell, offer for sale, display for sale or otherwise distribute a farmed animal fur product within the state anH 5447 · this session · introduced Feb 12, 2025
Referred to Senate Environment and AgriculturePROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW (Provides that the “meetings” requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.)H 5156 · this session · introduced Jan 24, 2025
Chapter 136, Jun 24, 2025Roster from Open States (the open civic-data project), archived on our side. Bill records from the Rhode Island legislature’s own site.