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IndependentState Representative · District 49
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Rhode Island House District 49
Jon Brien is an independent state representative from District 49 who took office on January 3, 2023 and is on the ballot for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists him as an attorney who earlier represented District 50, from 2007 to 2013.[1]
Brien was born in and lives in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.[1] According to Ballotpedia, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1993, a J.D. from New York Law School in 1997 and an M.B.A. from Suffolk University in 2001, and his professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Ballotpedia lists Brien as having served in the Rhode Island House for District 50 from 2007 to 2013, including as chair of the Municipal Government Committee during the 2011-2012 session, and as having taken office for District 49 in 2023.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Jon Brien is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Rhode Island House District 49 as IND. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. How topics are assigned
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 62–11Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
Jun 3, 2026 · Passed 61–8Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 61–5Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Jun 9, 2026 · Passed 57–14Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission.
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed 66–4Official record ↗
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 69–2Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026
Establishes a program for the energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island and a standard for their energy performance.
May 26, 2026 · Passed 48–15Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 59–8Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
Jun 11, 2026 · Passed 70–1Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Provides a framework through which the department of business regulation can seek grants to fund a home hardening program.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 62–11Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Apr 28, 2026 · Passed 60–9Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE -- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Authorizes municipalities to make an emergency declaration under limited circumstances to allow for the construction and use of SAFE Units on a temporary basis which have specialized requirements and exemptions from the state fire and building codes.
Apr 30, 2026 · Passed 62–5Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.
May 5, 2026 · Passed 63–9Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame.
Jun 4, 2026 · Passed 66–1Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY
Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.
Jun 9, 2026 · Passed 69–1Official record ↗
Most contested
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed 58–13Official record ↗
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Jun 10, 2026 · Passed 63–9Official record ↗
Most contested
Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
Jun 8, 2026 · Passed 69–2Official record ↗
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026
Party majority unclear · Passed 48–15 · Yes 47–No 15 · Democrats 47–4, Republicans 0–10
May 26, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Party majority unclear · Passed 57–14 · Yes 56–No 14 · Democrats 56–4, Republicans 0–9
Jun 9, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
Party majority unclear · Passed 58–13 · Yes 57–No 13 · Democrats 56–3, Republicans 0–10
Jun 10, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES
Party majority unclear · Passed 62–11 · Yes 61–No 11 · Democrats 60–1, Republicans 0–10
May 5, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
Party majority unclear · Passed 63–9 · Yes 62–No 9 · Democrats 60–0, Republicans 1–9
May 5, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE
Party majority unclear · Passed 60–9 · Yes 59–No 9 · Democrats 57–2, Republicans 1–7
Apr 28, 2026Official record ↗
Party majority unclear · Passed 63–9 · Yes 62–No 9 · Democrats 59–1, Republicans 2–8
Jun 10, 2026Official record ↗
AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION
Party majority unclear · Passed 61–8 · Yes 60–No 8 · Democrats 57–1, Republicans 2–7
Jun 3, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: IN CONCURRENCE
Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.
Motion: PASSAGE
Authorizes the department of environmental management to enter into leases of up to forty (40) years at State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the department.
Motion: PASSAGE
Amends the compositions of the Rhode Island life science hub board of directors and amends the I-195 redevelopment district commission and provides additional amendments to the powers and duties of the commission.
Motion: PASSAGE
Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.
Motion: PASSAGE
Creates the Rhode Island Federal Constitution defense act.
Motion: PASSAGE
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Motion: PASSAGE
Provides that motor vehicle rental companies be entitled to establish non-liability for toll violations, administrative fees, and fines by providing a rental or lease agreement as prima facie evidence that a lessee was the vehicle operator.
Motion: PASSAGE
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Motion: PASSAGE
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Motion: PASSAGE
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Community MusicWorks located in the city of Providence.
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