ABOUT REP. BRIAN C. NEWBERRY

Brian C. Newberry (R) has represented District 48, covering most of North Smithfield and part of Burrillville, since first being elected in November 2008. He served as the House Minority Leader from 2011-2017, when he chose not to seek re-election. Before that, he served as Minority Whip. He serves on the House Corporations Committee, the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee, the House Rules Committee, and the House State Government and Elections Committee.

During the 2023 legislative sessions, the Republican Caucus moved the needle on a number of important state government issues on behalf of Rhode Island’s hardworking taxpayers.  Please click here to view the RI House Minority Report: 2023 Legislative Session Recap for an impressive list of caucus accomplishments.
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An attorney specializing in commercial litigation and professional malpractice defense, Rep. Newberry is a Partner in the law firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. He earned his Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, from Temple University School of Law, in 1996. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and earned his high school diploma at Choate Rosemary Hall in 1989.

A former Little League and Soccer Association Coach, and member of Central Congregational Church, Rep. Newberry is the former Vice-Chairman of the North Smithfield Republican Town Committee, a former long time member of the North Smithfield Library Board of Trustees and the former Chairman of the North Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board.

Born on December 10, 1971, he is married to Elizabeth and they have three children, Diane, Liam and Aidan.  

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BRIAN C. NEWBERRY

​48TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

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53 Follett Street 
North Smithfield, RI 02896 
(401) 222-2259
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82 Smith Street, Room 106
Providence, RI 02903  
(401) 222-2259
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​February 27, 2024
2024 Legislation: Representative Newberry Sponsors Real Estate Conveyance Tax bill
Seeks to disincentivize corporate buy up of Rhode Island’s limited Housing Stock
State House, Providence – Currently, in the United States, private equity backed corporations such as American Homes 4 Rent and Innovation Homes are buying up single family homes at an alarming rate. While this is not a new phenomenon, given the current economic and housing market conditions, these buy ups have exacerbated many of the financial woes held not only by Rhode Islanders, but Americans nationwide.  

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