Matthew Dawson
DState Representative · District 65 · Rhode Island · Serving since 2023
Rhode Island publishes one combined sponsor list for each bill, so introducing a bill and signing on to it can’t be told apart. The bills below are all of this member’s sponsorships, in either role.
BillHouse06/26/2026 Effective with…
HB 8627 - AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 26, 2026 — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
BillHouse06/26/2026 Effective with…
HB 8046 - AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 26, 2026 — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
BillHouse06/24/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7654 - AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 24, 2026 — 06/24/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/23/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 8094 - AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 23, 2026 — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/23/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7547 - AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 23, 2026 — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/23/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7494 - AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 23, 2026 — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/23/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7656 - AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REVOCATION AND REDUCTION ACT
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 23, 2026 — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/23/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7923 - AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 23, 2026 — 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/22/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7040 - AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 22, 2026 — 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7640 - AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- COURT ADMINISTRATION
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7210 - AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 8092 - AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7648 - AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL ASSAULT
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7096 - AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7265 - AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACT
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/19/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 8614 - AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 19, 2026 — 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/18/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7972 - AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 18, 2026 — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/18/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7585 - AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 18, 2026 — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/18/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7608 - AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 18, 2026 — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/18/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7495 - AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 18, 2026 — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/18/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7649 - AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- UNIFORM ACT ON PREVENTION OF AND REMEDIES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 18, 2026 — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/18/2026 Signed by Gove…
HB 7041 - AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FIREFIGHTERS' ARBITRATION
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 18, 2026 — 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
BillHouse06/11/2026 House read and…
HR 8636 - HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE JASON KNIGHT FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 11, 2026 — 06/11/2026 House read and passed
BillHouse06/11/2026 House read and…
HR 8633 - HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT E. CRAVEN SR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 11, 2026 — 06/11/2026 House read and passed
BillHouse06/11/2026 Effective with…
HB 7644 - AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES
Rhode Island State House·Last action Jun 11, 2026 — 06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature