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State Representative
Julie Casimiro
(D) - Rhode Island
Rhode Island House District 31
In Office - Started: 01/03/2017

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329 Wickham Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
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Providence, RI 02903
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H5158 Repeals the examination requirement in order to qualify for a clinical social workers license. This act would provide that applicants for a license as a licensed clinical social worker shall not be required to take or pass a standardized written examination prior to August 15, 2027. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5946 Prohibits the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing. This act would prohibit the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H6156 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN STATE CARE House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Educational Outcomes For Children In State Care Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6365 Imposes a fifty cent delivery fee (tax) per transaction for deliveries in the state. This act would impose a delivery fee on retailers to include marketplace facilitators and referrers for delivery of retail tangible property to purchasers in the state. The fee would consist of fifty cents ($0.50) per transaction. Marketplace facilitators, referrers and retailers would be exempt if they had gross revenues from sales delivered by motor vehicles in Rhode Island of less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) annually. All food deliveries would also be exempt. This act would take effect on October 1, 2025. In Committee
H6373 Requires the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid payment rates for primary care services furnished by primary care providers to be commensurate with Medicare rates. This act would require the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid payment rates for primary care services furnished by primary care providers to be commensurate with Medicare rates, and would require the executive office of health and human services to ensure equivalent rate adjustments are made available to providers participating in Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicaid accountable entities, and community health centers. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5558 Requires all applicants who seek to register as a contractor to produce a legible copy of a valid government issued identification. This act would require all applicants who seek to register as a contractor to produce a legible copy of a valid government issued identification. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5595 Requires that every institution of higher education provide training in the administration of opioid antagonists to every staff member on the institution's campus. This act would require that every institution of higher education provide training in the administration of opioid antagonists to every staff member on the institution's campus. This act would take effect on February 1, 2026. In Committee
H5633 Allows a pharmacist to dispense a one-time refill for certain medications for continuation of therapy to patients under certain circumstances. This act would allow a pharmacist to dispense a one-time refill for certain medications for continuation of therapy to patients under certain circumstances. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. Crossed Over
H5222 Establishes concurrent jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and the Federal Government for the purposes of adjudicating minors who have allegedly committed a crime while residing on a military installation located in Rhode Island. This act would clarify jurisdiction between the Rhode Island Family Court and the Federal Government for the purposes of adjudicating minors who have allegedly committed a crime while residing on a military installation located in the State of Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5049 Removes the requirement that the applicant for a Bronze Star Medal license plate pay a registration fee or transfer charge. This act would remove the requirement that applicants for a Bronze Star Medal license plate, pay a registration fee or transfer charge. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H6318 Requires every school bus, including buses used exclusively for to transport students receiving special education, to be equipped with a live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring system and retractable stop sign. This act would require every school bus including, but not limited to, school buses used exclusively for the transportation of students receiving special education, to be equipped with a live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring system and retractable stop sign mounted outside the school bus. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6272 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 Internal Revenue Code. This act would exempt 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 Internal Revenue Code. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H6057 Amends chapter 80 of the public laws of 1965 with respect to the composition of the regional district school building committee, apportionment of construction and operating costs and amendments to the agreement. This act would amend chapter 80 of the public laws of 1965 with respect to the composition of the regional district school building committee, apportionment of construction and operating costs and amendments to the agreement. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6039 Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require. This act would require every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5841 Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles. This act would prohibit discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5251 Allows the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11. This act would allow the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5557 Establishes prevailing standards and procedures for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Rhode Island. This act would establish prevailing standards and procedures for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5799 Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances. This act would provide that, relative to subdivision of land, minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and would also, relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. Crossed Over
H5611 Requires the installation of universal changing stations in all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled public buildings and places of public accommodation. This act would require the installation of universal changing stations in all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled public buildings and places of public accommodation in the state, starting in 2027. The act would define a "universal changing station" as an enclosed changing facility accessible to people of all ages and genders who require assistance with diapering. The act would provide the department of administration is responsible for adopting regulations to specify the requirements for these stations, such as signage, size, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act would also allow for exemptions in certain cases, such as when installation is not feasible or would compromise historic significance This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5585 Requires associations to provide unit owners within thirty (30) days notice of any increase in the deductible application to the association’s policy. This act would require associations to provide unit owners within thirty (30) days notice of any increase in the deductible application to the association’s policy ensuring that unit owners will have coverage relating to their responsibility for the master policy deductible application to their unit. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5586 Creates process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions by mailing a written request for approval to the unit mortgagees via regular and certified mail. This act would create a process for condominium associations to give notice to and obtain approval from unit mortgage holders for certain association actions, to wit, by mailing via regular and certified mail to the unit mortgagees written request for approval, and if no response is received within sixty-five (65) days, the request shall be deemed approved. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5088 Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football. This act would mandate the use of a soft-shell helmet cover device that adds a padded, soft- shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football. Provided, a student or their parent or guardian could opt out the student from wearing these devices for practices or games. This act would take effect on July 1, 2027. In Committee
H5196 Eliminates the sunset on the provision of finding for child care for eligible child care educators and child care staff. This act would eliminate the sunset on the provision of funding for child care for eligible child care educators and child care staffs, remove the family income limit, and would expand the program to include staff providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities and would require an annual reporting of participant data to the governor and general assembly by November 1. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5197 Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance. This act would remove the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5182 Provides that the cost of maintaining and repairing or restoring an easement or right-of-way shall be shared by each owner of a benefited property and their costs shall be determined by and commensurate with the municipal appraisal of each property. This act would provide that in the absence of a written agreement, the cost of maintaining and repairing or restoring an easement or right-of-way shall be shared by each property owner of a benefited property and their share of such costs shall be determined by and commensurate with the current municipal assessment of each property. This act would further provide that any written demand for such costs to any owner refusing to repair or restore the damaged areas shall include information and documentation relevant to the damage repaired or restored, including a detailed explanation of the factors considered in arriving at the owner’s proportional costs of such repairs or restoration. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5281 Creates the Rhode Island Childcare Assistance Program that governs both family eligibility for the state’s childcare subsidy program and expands eligibility for the program to meet the federal eligibility benchmark. This act would create the Rhode Island Childcare Assistance Program that governs both family eligibility for the state’s childcare subsidy program and the rates paid to childcare providers serving families receiving a subsidy. The act would expand eligibility for the program to meet the federal eligibility benchmark so that families with incomes at or below eighty-five percent (85%) of the state median income would be eligible. The act would allow families to continue eligibility until their income exceeds one hundred percent (100%) of the state median income and would make participation in the state’s child support enforcement program voluntary for the childcare subsidy. The act would also increase the tiered rates of paid for licensed childcare centers to meet or exceed the federal equal access benchmark, implement a new differential bonus rate for infants under age eighteen (18) months and adopt fair payment practices consistent with the federal rules for the Child Care and Development Fund. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. In Committee
H5974 Permits hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program. This act would permit hit and run victims suffering serious bodily injury to recover under the crime victim compensation program This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5995 Provides a three thousand dollar ($3,000) stipend to a qualified applicant who successfully completes the job training program of the department of human services or department of children, youth and families. This act would provide a three thousand dollar ($3,000) stipend to a qualified applicant who successfully completes the job training program of the department of human services or department of children, youth and families. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6128 Establishes a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. This act would establish the 988 lifeline as part of a core state behavioral health crisis services system, to be administered by the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. The systems would include establishing and administering a 988 lifeline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis response, and expanding the use of the 911 and first responder surcharges to include the 988 lifeline fee, on subscribers of commercial land line telephone, mobile telephone and/or IP-enabled voice services. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5984 Establishes the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education. This act would establish the medical primary care scholarship program to be administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education. This act would appropriate one million dollars ($1,000,000) for fiscal year 2025-2026 which would be utilized to provide scholarships for four (4) years for doctors, and for two (2) years for physician assistants and nurse practitioners to provide primary care services in Rhode Island. For every year a medical practitioner received a scholarship the recipient would be required to provide two (2) years of work in the field of primary care in the state upon graduation. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. In Committee
H6254 Authorizes office of health and human services (EOHHS) to establish coverage for obesity treatments, including medication. Office of health and human services would seek a 1115(a) waiver. This act would authorize the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to establish a program, on or after July 1, 2025, to establish comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity, including prescription treatments for certain individuals where there is a clinical need. This program would seek to receive expanded authority to provide FDA-approved anti-obesity medication when medically appropriate. The executive office would seek a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver request and renewal to a seek waiver of the compliance provisions of 42 U.S.C. section 1396d(a) ("definitions"), as set forth in subsection (b) of this resolution. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5077 Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits. This act would require the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to establish segregated savings accounts for a foster care child receiving social security benefits, supplemental security income, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits, which payments would be exempt from the asset limits in order to manage the accounts and keep the child eligible for future benefits. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5143 Exempts foster care individuals from drivers education fee at community college of Rhode Island. This act would exempt an individual in foster or adoptive homes from the fee associated with drivers education classes at the community college of Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5527 Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program. This act would appropriate six million dollars ($6,000,000) to establish a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages two (2) to twenty-one (21). This act would also provide that the state allocate general revenue funds to provide services not funded by Medicaid. The department of children, youth and families would oversee implementation of the program and promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5773 Provides that shared living for older adults and adults with disabilities allow individuals to receive care from family caregivers, related or unrelated regardless of whether they are performing other activities, such as power of attorney for individual. This act would provide that shared living for older adults and adults with disabilities allow individuals to receive care from family caregivers, related or unrelated, regardless of whether they are performing other activities, such as a power of attorney, health care proxy, or social security representative payee for those individuals. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5279 Gives teachers who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 days. This act would amend the current law on teacher’s creditable service so that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year would be given credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of one-hundred thirty-five school days. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5283 Adds department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties. This act would add department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5235 Provides an interest rate cap on medical debt. This act would provide an interest rate cap on medical debt. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6335 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY OF 2025, TO BE "ALS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2025, To Be "als Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6336 HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CELEBRATING "ARMED FORCES DAY" ON MAY 17TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Honoring And Celebrating "armed Forces Day" On May 17th, 2025, In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6019 JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $1,100,000 OF FUNDS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CATEGORICAL BUDGET (Requests appropriation of $1,100,000 for higher quality infant and toddler early care and education.) Joint Resolution Approving The Appropriation Of $1,100,000 Of Funds For Infants And Toddlers In The Department Of Education's Early Childhood Education Categorical Budget (requests Appropriation Of $1,100,000 For Higher Quality Infant And Toddler Early Care And Education.) In Committee
H6255 Authorizes the city of Central Falls, via home rule charter or city ordinance, to create a school board with all powers and duties thereto, to govern the Central Falls school district. This act would authorize the city of Central Falls, via home rule charter or city ordinance, to create a school board with all powers and duties thereto, to govern the Central Falls school district. The act would also amend the provisions for the calculation of the total allocation to the Central Falls stabilization fund and of Central Falls’ share of the stabilization fund to support the Central Falls school district. Section 1 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2026. The remaining sections of this act shall take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6304 Ensures public access to lead service lines to determine the existence of lead within the water connection. This act also ensures mitigation measures and replacement lines are consistent with the current version of 40 C.C.R. 141 Subpart I. This act would require that the department ensures there is public access to lead service lines and determine the existence or absence of lead within each water connection in its service. This act would also ensure that all mitigation measures and replacement of entire lead lines are consistent with the current version of the Lead and Copper Rule including from 40 C.F.R.141, Subpart I. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6305 Allows a clinical laboratory, that is incorporated in the State of Rhode Island, to analyze blood samples, from children under the age of six (6) years, for blood lead levels. This act would allow a clinical laboratory, that is incorporated in the State of Rhode Island, to analyze blood samples, from children under the age of six (6) years, for blood lead levels. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6312 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "RHODE ISLAND HOME VISITING DAY" ON MAY 8, 2025 House Resolution Commemorating "rhode Island Home Visiting Day" On May 8, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6309 HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH OF 2025, AS "NATIONAL NURSES WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Commemorating The Week Of May 6th Through May 12th Of 2025, As "national Nurses Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6186 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND DEFINE THE TERM "HOUSEBOAT" (Authorizes the creation of a special Task Force to study and define the term "houseboat" in consideration of existing definitions under current law.) House Resolution Creating A Task Force To Study And Define The Term "houseboat" (authorizes The Creation Of A Special Task Force To Study And Define The Term "houseboat" In Consideration Of Existing Definitions Under Current Law.) In Committee
H6078 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND (This resolution would make an appropriation of $1,000,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore seagliders.) Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To 401 Tech Bridge To Study And Explore Seagliders In Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Make An Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To 401 Tech Bridge To Study And Explore Seagliders.) In Committee
H5852 Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.” This act would expand the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements. This act would also remove the definition of “collaborative practice committee”. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. Crossed Over
H5051 Names the new Sakonnet River Bridge as the “Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge.” This act would take effect upon passage. This act would name the new Sakonnet River Bridge as the “Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet River Bridge.” This act would take effect upon passage. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5473 Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $625,000 in 2025 dollars. Applies to tax years 2026 and thereafter and not retroactively. This act would add create an additional Rhode Island personal income tax of three percent (3.00%) on taxable income over approximately six-hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars ($625,000) in 2025 dollars, impacting only the top one percent (1%) in income of personal income tax filers. The existing three-bracket personal income tax structure will remain in place. In order for the new bracket to apply to income over approximately six-hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars ($625,000) in 2025 dollars, the statute (which is written in 2011 dollars) uses the pre-inflation amount of four-hundred and thirty thousand ($430,000) in 2011 dollars. Each year, Rhode Island’s Division of Taxation applies inflation rates to calculate the cut- offs for all income tax brackets in current year dollars. This act would not apply retroactively to prior tax years or to taxable income from prior tax years. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5537 Provides that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons. This act would provide that advanced practice registered nurses have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5755 Generates an estate tax discharge upon the recording of a statement by the executor or other estate representative that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing. This act would generate an estate tax discharge upon the filing and recording, with the decedent’s municipality, a statement of the executor, trustee or any other estate representative, that the value of the decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal tax filing. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5740 Permits the division of unclaimed property within the office of the general treasurer to accept miscellaneous intangible property belonging to Rhode Island residents. This act would permit the division of unclaimed property within the office of the general treasurer to accept miscellaneous intangible property belonging to Rhode Island residents. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5619 Requires the department of health to incorporate information about dementia risk factors and reduction into public education and healthcare provider education materials. This act would require the department of health to incorporate information about dementia risk factors and reduction into public education and healthcare provider education materials. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5695 Permits municipalities to enact ordinances that provide them the authority to organize local tax amnesty events once every three (3) years. This act would permit municipalities to enact ordinances that would provide them the authority to organize local tax amnesty events once every three (3) years. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5353 Authorizes a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern to perform technology-assisted dispensing process validation for medications prepared for distribution by another pharmacy technician or intern within an institutional pharmacy. This act would authorize a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern to perform technology- assisted dispensing process validation for medications prepared for distribution by another pharmacy technician or intern within an institutional pharmacy. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5427 Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age. This act would include the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between three (3) and eighteen (18) years of age. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5043 Provides protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs except as authorized by federal law. This act would provide protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs, except as authorized by federal law. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5121 Creates a process for licensure and oversight by DBR over the practices and procedures of virtual currency kiosk operators to prevent fraud related to the use of virtual currency kiosks, by establishing daily transaction limits and the regulating of fees. This act would create a process for the licensure and oversight by the department of business regulation over the practices and procedures of virtual currency kiosk operators to prevent fraud related to the use of virtual currency kiosks, by establishing daily transaction limits and the regulating of fees. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5157 Provides that any disaster response worker shall, in the course of their duties, be considered a state employee and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees. This act would provide that any disaster response worker shall, in the course of their duties, be considered a state employee and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees under the provisions of chapters 29 through 38 of title 28 ("workers compensation") and under § 9-31-8 ("defense of state employees by attorney general"). This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5081 Waives the fees for vehicle identification number inspections for veterans, including active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and military reserves. This act would waive the fees for vehicle identification number inspections for veterans, including active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and military reserves. This act would take effect on January 1, 2025. Crossed Over
H5165 Requires the school board or committees of cities and towns to establish a safety and behavioral health committee and also lays out the representation requirements committee responsibilities to ensure a stable learning environment for all students. This act would require the school board or committees of cities and towns to establish a safety and behavioral health committee (SSBHC). This act would also lay out the representation requirements and committee responsibilities to ensure a stable learning environment for all students. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5155 Provides that architects and other authorized disaster response workers, in the course of performing their duties, be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees. This act would provide that architects and other authorized disaster response workers be considered, in the course of performing their duties, state workers and be entitled to all rights in like manner as state employees. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5811 Prohibits an individual who is licensed as both a Rhode Island real estate agent and mortgage loan originator to be compensated for both the sale of the property and the origination or referral of the loan in securing the property. This act would prohibit an individual who is licensed as both a Rhode Island real estate agent and mortgage loan originator to be compensated for both the sale of the property and the origination or referral of the loan in securing the property. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5899 Adds five (5) driving violations to the statute that defines aggressive driving. This act would add five (5) driving violations to the statute that defines aggressive driving. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5929 Prohibits the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law. This act would prohibit the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law. Sections 1 and 2 of this act would take effect upon passage and section 3 would take effect six (6) months after passage. Crossed Over
H5900 Distinguishes, in two separate subsections, a first offense for reckless driving, which is a misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense for reckless driving, which is a felony. This act would distinguish, in two (2) separate subsections, a first offense for reckless driving, which is a misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense for reckless driving, which is a felony. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5898 Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31-41.1-4. This act would amend the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31-41.1-4. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5866 Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a sixty-day (60) supply may be dispensed at any one time. This act would increase the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a sixty-day (60) supply may be dispensed at any one time. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H6293 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND CELEBRATING MAY 1, 2025, AS "CHILD CARE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming And Celebrating May 1, 2025, As "child Care Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6269 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PLAN AND THE DESIGN OF A VIETNAM MEMORIAL TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study a plan and the design of a Vietnam Memorial in Providence, from January 31, 2025, to January 31, 2028, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2028.) House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For A Plan And The Design Of A Vietnam Memorial To Be Located In The City Of Providence, Rhode Island (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study A Plan And The Design Of A Vietnam Memorial In Providence, From January 31, 2025, To January 31, 2028, And Said Commission Would Expire On April 30, 2028.) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6139 Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship. This act would make students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6138 Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits. This act would permit retired superior court magistrates to request, at the direction of the chief justice of the supreme court, that they be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5605 HOUSE RESOLUTION REINSTATING AND EXTENDING THE LIFE AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANTI-LITTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (Reinstates and extends reporting and expiration of commission studying the development and implementation of an anti-littering education program for elementary students, from February 2, 2024, to February 2, 2026, and woul House Resolution Reinstating And Extending The Life And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Development And Implementation Of An Anti-littering Education Program For Rhode Island Public Elementary School Students (reinstates And Extends Reporting And Expiration Of Commission Studying The Development And Implementation Of An Anti-littering Education Program For Elementary Students, From February 2, 2024, To February 2, 2026, And Would Expire On April 2, 2026.) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5780 Allows the dependents of a National Guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance. This would allow the dependents of a National Guard member, who is in good standing, to be eligible for tuition assistance. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5600 Amends provisions related to the legislative purpose for alternatives within the public school system. This act would amend provisions related to the legislative purpose for alternatives within the public school system. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5794 Provides technical amendments to the chapters on subdivision of land and zoning ordinances for towns and cities. This act would provide technical amendments to the chapters on subdivision of land and zoning ordinances for towns and cities. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5790 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $90,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASES IN THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $90,000,000 to the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services to be invested in increasing reimbursement rates for all physicians and advanced practice providers.) Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $90,000,000 To The Rhode Island Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Support Physician Reimbursement Rate Increases In The Rhode Island Medicaid Program (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $90,000,000 To The Rhode Island Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Be Invested In Increasing Reimbursement Rates For All Physicians And Advanced Practice Providers.) In Committee
H5466 Increases the personal needs allowance of nursing facility residents from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100) per month. This act would increase the personal needs allowance of nursing facility residents from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to one hundred dollars ($100) per month. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. In Committee
H5461 Amends Rhode Island’s existing healthcare services funding plan act by adding an account relating to a new psychiatry resource network to fund Rhode Island’s present PediPRN and MomsPRN. This act would amend Rhode Island’s existing healthcare services funding plan act by adding an account relating to a new psychiatry resource network to fund Rhode Island’s present PediPRN and MomsPRN, as well as similar programs which may be added by regulation in the future. It would also add an assessment to those previously authorized by the healthcare services funding plan act for purposes of funding this new account. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. In Committee
H6095 Imposes a hospital licensing fee for fiscal year 2026 against net patient-services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024. This act would impose a hospital licensing fee for state fiscal year 2026 against net patient- services revenue of every non-government owned hospital for the hospital’s first fiscal year ending on or after January 1, 2024. The hospital licensing fee would have three (3) tiers with differing fees based on inpatient and outpatient net patient-services revenue. The executive office of health and human services, in consultation with the tax administrator, would identify the hospitals in each tier, by July 15, 2025, and would notify each hospital of its assigned tier by August 1, 2025. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6047 Mandates all health insurance contracts from January 1, 2026, to cover FDA-approved contraceptives, sterilization, contraception counseling, follow-up services, and a twelve-month supply for Medicaid recipients. This act would require every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2026, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products, voluntary sterilization procedures, patient education and counseling on contraception and follow-up services as well as Medicaid coverage for a twelve (12) month supply for Medicaid recipients. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5991 Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable. This bill would require the executive office of health and human services to provide self- measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5909 Makes all causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child not subject to any statute of limitations whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred. This act would make all causes of action based on sexual abuse or exploitation of a child not subject to any statute of limitations whether the claim has lapsed or was previously time-barred. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5201 Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded. This act would provide that, effective with the fiscal year 2026 budget, the general assembly would ensure that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded in order to ensure that the interests of regional school districts are protected and also to advance the education mission of regional school districts. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5204 Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds. This act would provide that an individual school district that utilizes its own buses or vendors to transport students outside the district, at a lower cost than the statewide school transportation system, could submit these costs to the department of elementary and secondary education and receive reimbursement from state funds This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5202 Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district. This act would increase the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5234 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THE 2-1-1 HUMAN SERVICES HOTLINE (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the United Way of Rhode Island to provide operational support for the 2-1-1 system.) Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 To The United Way Of Rhode Island For The 2-1-1 Human Services Hotline (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $500,000 To The United Way Of Rhode Island To Provide Operational Support For The 2-1-1 System.) In Committee
H5194 Increases the income range up to $50,000 and tax credit up to $850, for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes. This act would increase the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5462 Provides that the early intervention program for developmentally disabled infants be under the jurisdiction of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS). This act would provide that the early intervention program for developmentally disabled infants be under the jurisdiction of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS). The act would also extend eligibility for early intervention services. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6072 Establishes a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent. This act would establish a child tax credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per dependent. No credit would be allowed unless the taxpayer claiming said child tax credit has a total income for the taxable year that does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for a single-filer household and one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for a dual-filer household. If the amount of the credit allowed under this section exceeds the taxpayer’s tax liability, the division of taxation shall treat the excess as an overpayment and shall pay the taxpayer the entire amount of the excess. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6173 Establishes the Rhode Island Bid Rigging Act. This act would establish the Rhode Island Bid Rigging Act. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6211 Requires persons convicted of driving under influence or refusal to submit to chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in vehicle as part of sentence and to pay an assessment to pay for the interlock systems. This act would require any person convicted of driving under the influence or refusal to submit to a chemical test, have an ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle as part of any sentence before being eligible for a license reinstatement and would establish a fund that all offenders would contribute. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6266 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY" ON APRIL 23, 2025, AND THANKING ALL THE DEDICATED STAFF WHO WORK TIRELESSLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Resolution Celebrating "administrative Professionals' Day" On April 23, 2025, And Thanking All The Dedicated Staff Who Work Tirelessly In Support Of The Rhode Island House Of Representatives Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5496 Makes several changes to the licensing and disciplinary process of the board of nursing. This act would make several changes to the licensing and disciplinary process of the board of nursing. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5598 Requires every public school to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds. This act would require every public school district to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds and during school-sponsored activities to reduce distractions and maintain environments focused on learning. The act would also enable school districts to make exceptions to the policy. This act would take effect on August 1, 2026. In Committee
H5630 Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions. This act would require certain healthcare facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the healthcare facility, subject to the following restrictions including: requiring a patient to provide the healthcare facility with an ID and a copy of their medical marijuana card or written documentation that the use of medicinal cannabis is recommended by a physician, and requiring a healthcare facility to restrict how a patient stores and uses medicinal cannabis to ensure the safety of other patients, guests, and employees of the healthcare facility. The act would also provide that compliance with the bill would not be a condition for obtaining, retaining, or renewing a license as a healthcare facility. The act would authorize a healthcare facility to suspend compliance with these provisions if a federal agency takes specified actions. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5472 Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system. This act would increase the monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner or former spouse and grant, to eligible retirees who retired after July 1, 2012, and provide a one-time full COLA of two and eighty-nine one hundredths percent (2.89%). This act would further provide a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for the amount received of public pension benefits administered by the Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5177 Creates "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years. This act would create "Harter's Law" to extend the civil statute of limitations, for injuries resulting from first degree child abuse, to thirty-five (35) years. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5407 Reduces the current varying percentages for early retirement penalty for teachers, municipal and state employees to a cumulative annual reduction of 3% and monthly reduction of .25%. This act would reduce the current varying percentages for early retirement penalty for teachers, municipal and state employees to a cumulative annual reduction of three percent (3%) and monthly reduction of twenty-five hundredths percent (.25%). This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5020 Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave. This act would provide for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5924 Increases minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provides first 10 years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence. This act would increase the minimum sentence for first degree sexual assault and provide that the first ten (10) years of a sentence for first degree sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence. This act would provide that the first ten (10) years of a sentence for first degree child molestation sexual assault not be subject to a suspension or deferment of sentence. This act would take effect upon passage and would be applicable to all those offenses committed after the effective date of this section. In Committee
H5999 Amends the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police. This act would amend the pension benefits for both current and former Rhode Island state police members, and would extend the time period a member may serve in the Rhode Island state police. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5888 Provides that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony. This act would provide that a defendant's third and subsequent violation of domestic violence offenses, including both prior felony and misdemeanor convictions, would be punishable as a felony. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5963 Allows the applicant for a land development project to utilize the administrative subdivision process established under 45-23-37 to request approval of a proposed subdivision of an oversized lot. This act would allow the applicant for a land development project to utilize the administrative subdivision process established under 45-23-37 to request approval of a proposed subdivision of an oversized lot. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6058 Amends references in the dual enrollment act by using the phrase “public higher education institution”. This act would amend references in the dual enrollment equal opportunity act by using the phrase “public higher education institution” to clarify the act’s applicability to a state community college, college, or university. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6117 Requires insurance coverage for all community health workers' services to include health and promotion coaching, health education and training, health system navigation and resource coordination services, care planning and follow-up care recommendations. This act would require insurance coverage for all community health workers’ services to include, but not be limited to, health and promotion coaching, health education and training, health system navigation and resource coordination services, care planning and follow-up care recommendations. Coverage would not be provided for insurance coverage providing benefits for hospital confinement indemnity, disability income, accident only, long-term care, Medicare supplement, limited benefit health, specified disease indemnity, sickness or bodily injury or death by accident, or both, and other limited benefit policies. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H6118 Requires coverage for acute mental health crisis mobile response and stabilization services to eligible individuals enrolled as plan beneficiaries. This act would require coverage for acute mental health crisis mobile response and stabilization services to eligible individuals enrolled as plan beneficiaries. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5225 Limits the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations. This act would limit the ability for any federal immigration authority to investigate, detain, apprehend or arrest any individuals for potential violations of federal immigration laws without a judicial warrant within certain protected locations. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5767 Removes the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty. This act would remove the definition of "totally and permanently disabled" from the general law affording college tuition paid by the state to the spouse and children of active members of the police force who are killed or disabled during duty. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5431 Provides that individuals enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B guaranteed right to enroll in standardized plans. This act would provide that individuals under age sixty-five (65) enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B would have a guaranteed right to enrollment in any standardized plan that provides supplement coverage to Plan A, if enrolled during the month-long period designated by the office of the health insurance commissioner (OHIC). This act would also provide that individuals over age sixty-five (65) would have a guaranteed right to enroll in any Medicare supplement plan during the month-long period designated by the office of the health insurance commissioner (OHIC). This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5788 Prohibits the collection of sales tax on refundable deposits for batteries and core charges for motor vehicle equipment, parts or components. This act would prohibit the collection of sales tax on refundable deposits for batteries and core charges for motor vehicle equipment, parts or components. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5680 Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute. This act would allow unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5404 Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. This act would provide a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5395 Allows an appeal of the valuation of a motor vehicle, upon which the sales tax is calculated, when registering the motor vehicle. This act would allow an appeal of the valuation of a motor vehicle, upon which the sales tax is calculated, when registering the motor vehicle. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5053 Raises the amount of life insurance the state provides at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This act would raise the amount of life insurance the state would provide at no charge to Rhode Island National Guard members called up for federal duty to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5985 Makes technical amendments to the RI life science hub regarding the terms of the directors, advisory committees, powers, disposition of hub assets upon termination, and tax status as a governmental unit which is a separate legal entity from the state. This act would make technical amendments to the Rhode Island life science hub regarding the terms of the directors, advisory committees, powers, disposition of hub assets upon termination, and tax status as a governmental unit which is a separate legal entity from the state. The amendments would make the hub, its property, and its bonds exempt from federal, state and local taxes and would authorize the hub to form venture capital funds and nonprofits to accept donations for the hub's purposes. The amendments would make the president and CEO an ex officio member of the board of directors. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5971 Provides that businesses awarded tax credits, under the qualified jobs incentive act, within a specified time period are able to submit certain required documentation by December 31, 2025. This act would provide that a full-time employee is one that works an average of thirty- five (35) hours per week and would provide that businesses awarded tax credits within a specified time period are able to submit documentation by December 31, 2025. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5840 Requires all certified independent or district charter schools upon application for a renewal of said charter or an application for a new charter school to provide a union neutrality clause in the charter. This act would require all certified independent or district charter schools upon application for a renewal of said charter or an application for a new charter school to provide a union neutrality clause in the charter. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6122 Protects against discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs and activities, even if there is a change in the federal law. This act would provide that in the event any provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, prohibiting discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs or activities, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794, is repealed or nullified by a federal judicial or executive branch action, the law applied in Rhode Island would be the law in effect on the date immediately prior to the date of the repeal or revocation. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6198 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2025, TO BE "ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming April Of 2025, To Be "alcohol Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5184 Prohibits credit reporting, executions, attachments against a principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. Defines medical debt as an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices. This act would prohibit credit bureau reporting of a consumer’s medical debt. This act would further prohibit the filing of an execution and attachment against a consumer’s principal residence for judgments based on medical debt. This act would further define medical debt as an obligation of a consumer to pay an amount for the receipt of health care services, products, or devices owed to a healthcare facility or a health care professional. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5589 Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen (16) from being in a rideshare vehicle such as Uber or Lyft alone. This act would prohibit a person under the age of sixteen (16) from being in a rideshare vehicle such as Uber or Lyft alone. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5362 RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT This act would allow eligible individuals serving lengthy sentences of imprisonment to seek a sentence reduction from the superior court, no sooner than ten (10) years from the date of imprisonment, based on several factors to include, but not be limited to, rehabilitation and changes in the law. Those individuals serving life without parole or minimum mandatory sentences pursuant to law, shall not be eligible for such relief. This act would take effect upon passage and would have both retroactive and prospective application. Any applicable sentences imposed before or after its effective date would be eligible for consideration by the court. In Committee
H6168 HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ON WINNING THE RHODE ISLAND MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY AND WISHING THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS BEING HELD IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, FROM MAY 7-11, 2025 House Resolution Congratulating The Bishop Hendricken High School Mock Trial Team On Winning The Rhode Island Mock Trial Tournament For The First Time In School History And Wishing Them Continued Success At The National Mock Trial Championships Being Held In Phoenix, Arizona, From May 7-11, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6098 Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria. This act would create the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans to receive relief if the individual is employed as a licensed clinical social worker or social caseworker or child protective investigator in any public elementary or secondary school in this state, has been full-time in this state in such employment for two (2) years and is enrolled in the Federal Student Aid, Saving on a Valuable Education program. The act would also appropriate the sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) to fund this program. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6067 Clarifies roles and regulatory authority for the administration of the program involving the repurposing of vacant schools for housing. This act would clarify roles and regulatory authority for the administration of the program involving the repurposing of vacant schools for housing. It would also extend the deadline for conducting feasibility studies and expand access to this program to all municipalities. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5134 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. This act would extend 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. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5135 Recognizes that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize interest arbitration and would establish new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors include comparisons of wages/hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs. This act would recognize that municipal employees have the opportunity to utilize interest arbitration and would establish new factors for the arbitrators to consider. These factors would include comparisons of wages and hourly conditions of employment in similarly skilled jobs. This act would also grant the arbitrators power to render an award over all negotiated matters, including the expenditure of money. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5133 Provides that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered. This act would provide that all contractual provisions in a firefighters collective bargaining agreement would continue until a successor agreement has been reached or an interest arbitration award has been rendered. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5260 Extends the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program pursuant to § 14-1-6 to children in the juvenile justice system and children who attain reunification prior to their eighteenth (18th) birthday, however, the reunification is not successful. This act would extend the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program pursuant to § 14-1- 6 to children in the juvenile justice system and children who attain reunification prior to their eighteenth birthday, however, the reunification is not successful. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5256 Provides for equal pay for healthcare providers. This act would provide for equal pay for healthcare providers. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5347 Provides that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship. This act would provide that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5345 Extends the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program for all children in the care and custody of the state. This act would extend the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program pursuant to § 14-1- 6 to all children in the care and custody of the state including, but not limited to, children in the juvenile justice system and children who attain reunification prior to their eighteenth birthday, however, the reunification is not successful. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5437 Prohibits individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families. This act would prohibit individuals from conveying items to or from the training school for youth without prior consent by the executive director of the division of youth development at the department of children, youth and families. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5800 Adds "providing for residential development in all or some of the areas encompassing commercial districts" as a purpose a zoning ordinance must address. This act would add "providing for residential development in all or some of the areas encompassing commercial districts" as a purpose a zoning ordinance must address. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. Crossed Over
H5650 Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth, 12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement. This act would prohibit the family court from detaining any youth or committing any youth, twelve (12) years or younger, to the training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses, and the court determines that there is no other reasonable placement to ensure the safety of the youth and the general public. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5578 Prohibits public utilities from raising the cost for access to the internet for senior citizens. This act would prohibit public utilities from raising the cost for access to the Internet for senior citizens. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5623 Prohibits health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization for a new episode of rehabilitative care for twelve visits, or from requiring prior authorization for rehabilitative care for chronic pain for ninety days. This act would prohibit health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization for a new episode of rehabilitative care for twelve (12) visits, or from requiring prior authorization for rehabilitative care for chronic pain for ninety (90) days. This act would further mandate that where prior authorization is required, the health insurance plan would respond within twenty-four (24) hours. In addition, this act would require health insurance plans to provide a procedure for providers and insureds to obtain retroactive authorization for services that are medically necessary covered benefits. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026 In Committee
H5647 Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provide criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good moral character. This act would permit those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provide criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good moral character. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6153 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 1, 2025, AS "401GIVES DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing April 1, 2025, As "401gives Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5816 Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities. This act would mandate that the state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5839 RELATING EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION This act would expand the council on elementary and secondary education to ten (10) members; make six (6) members a quorum; would make the teacher of the year a voting member; would require the student advisory council to meet at least quarterly; would make the chair of the student advisory council a voting member of the council; would expand the board of education from seventeen (17) to nineteen (19) members and would include the Rhode Island teacher of the year and the chairperson of the student advisory council and would also be voting members to the board. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6060 Permits physical therapists to continue to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy beyond December 31, 2025. This act would permit physical therapists to continue to order diagnostic imaging as an authorized practice of physical therapy beyond December 31, 2025. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5701 Makes the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for firefighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary. This act would make the provisions of §§ 45-19.1-3 and 45-19.1-4, benefits for fire fighters with cancer, effective regardless of any general, special or specific law, or any charter and/or municipal ordinance to the contrary. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5460 Adds "space force" to many sections of the general laws, listing of military branches. This act would add "space force" to many sections of the general laws, listing of military branches. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5271 Authorizes retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed 5 times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force. This act would authorize retired police officers and firefighters to earn income in addition to their earnable compensation; provided that, the amount would not exceed five (5) times the rate of earnable compensation currently in force. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5291 Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian. This act would create the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5082 Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2026. This act would limit copays, coinsurance or office deductibles for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for the services of a primary care physician or osteopath on or after January 1, 2026. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5052 Changes the service requirement for admissions to RI Veterans' Home from 90 days to 2 years, and gives priority to veterans defined as war veterans. This act would change the service eligibility requirement for a veteran to be granted admission into the Rhode Island Veterans' Home from ninety (90) days to two (2) years, and one year after passage would place veterans who are defined as war veterans on a separate waiting list for admission to the Veterans' Home before non-war veterans. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5276 Establishes the Ranked Choice Voting for Rhode Island Presidential Primaries and provides for new sections on ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting. This act would establish the ranked choice voting for Rhode Island Presidential primaries and provides for new sections on ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5671 Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person’s transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharrassment. This act would make it unnecessary to prove that a person’s transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharrassment. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5588 Extends certain protocols applicable to vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions relative to common entities and sales. This act would extend certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, amend definitions relative to common entities and sales, as well as prohibit any motor vehicle manufacturers, common entities, affiliates or joint ventures licensed after January 1, 2020 from directly selling to the public. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6089 Increases imprisonment penalties and adds mandatory community service for violations of § 4-1-9. This act would increase the imprisonment penalty for conviction under § 4-1-2 from eleven (11) months to twelve (12) months. It would also increase the imprisonment penalty from two (2) to five (5) years for a subsequent conviction under § 4-1-9. In addition to the previous penalties there shall be mandatory community service. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5874 Makes it easier to vote for people eligible to vote who are incarcerated at the Rhode Island adult correctional institute and creates the position of "voting coordinator," within the department of corrections. This act would make it easier to vote for people eligible to vote who are incarcerated at the adult correctional institutions. It would also create the position of "voting coordinator," within the department of corrections to help facilitate incarcerated people who are eligible to vote from start to finish. Finally, it would authorize the secretary of state to promulgate rules and regulations to enforce voting rights for people eligible to vote, who are incarcerated at the adult correctional institutions. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5748 Extends the time for which a student may enroll in the community college of Rhode Island Promise Scholarship program to one year after the student's high school graduation. This act would extend the time for which a student may enroll in the community college of Rhode Island Promise Scholarship program to one year after the student's high school graduation. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5269 Allows the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties. This act would allow the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H5046 Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted. This act would criminalize the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted. This act would take effect upon passage. Crossed Over
H6114 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming March Of 2025, To Be "brain Injury Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5818 Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications. This act would prohibit public utilities, serving greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications, or public education that seek to influence public opinion, including any costs associated with activities such as research, analysis, preparation or planning undertaken in support of advertising, marketing, communications, or public education, or any other related costs identified by the commission. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5970 JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE WHOLE-HOME REPAIRS PROGRAM (Creates 12-member commission to study and provide recommendations for the creation of a statewide whole-home repairs program, and who would report back to the General Assembly by January 5, 2026, and would expire on March 5, 2026.) Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Creation Of A Statewide Whole-home Repairs Program (creates 12-member Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Creation Of A Statewide Whole-home Repairs Program, And Who Would Report Back To The General Assembly By January 5, 2026, And Would Expire On March 5, 2026.) In Committee
H5814 Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2026. This act would require the public utility commission (PUC) in conjunction with the division of public utilities and carriers (DPUC) to produce a comprehensive study for the general assembly by April 30, 2026 to be transmitted to the governor, speaker of the house and the senate president. The study would require the PUC and the DPUC to review all energy programs, compare them with other states and formulate a plan to lower energy costs for consumers in this state. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5940 Creates RI opportunity for employee ownership, worker gets notice within seven days of sale of business. This act would establish an opportunity for employee ownership and the process whereby, if the owner of a qualified business decides to sell said business or at least fifty-one percent (51%) of said business, the owner would notify all current full-time and part-time workers within seven (7) days of the date of the decision. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5423 Repeals the legislative findings in this section and requires elementary, middle and high schools to provide and maintain on-site functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This act would repeal the legislative findings in this section. It would also require elementary, middle and high schools to provide and maintain on-site functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in accordance with guidelines by the American Heart Association or an organization focused on emergency cardiovascular care. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6061 Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders. This act would provide that for insurance coverage for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, payors would rely upon criteria which reflect generally accepted standards of care when developing coverage for levels of care for mental health treatment. This act would also provide that payors would not modify clinical criteria to reduce coverage for mental health treatment below the level established by the generally accepted standards of care upon which their clinical criteria are based. This act would also provide a definition for the term “generally accepted standards of care.” This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6084 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "NORTH KINGSTOWN DAY" ON MARCH 13, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating "north Kingstown Day" On March 13, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6080 HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 4TH ANNUAL "RI CRAFT BEER WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ON MARCH 7TH THROUGH MARCH 16TH OF 2025 House Resolution Celebrating The 4th Annual "ri Craft Beer Week" In The State Of Rhode Island On March 7th Through March 16th Of 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6082 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 106TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ON MARCH 15, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 106th Anniversary Of The American Legion On March 15, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5861 Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It also prohibits requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting. This act would require health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5858 Establishes the scope of a certified professional midwife’s authority relating to prescribing medication to patients. This act would establish the scope of a certified professional midwife’s authority relating to prescribing medication to patients. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5883 Mandates municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals may submit photos on the app of vehicles that are parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities and the violator may be cited and fined. This act would update disability parking space signage and would mandate municipalities to participate in the parking mobility app program where individuals may submit photos on the app of vehicles that are parked in spaces designated for individuals with disabilities and the violator may be cited and fined. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5627 Requires health insurance providers to provide insurance coverage for pharmacists’ services. This act would require health insurance providers to provide insurance coverage for pharmacists’ services including evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and medical decision making; medication therapy management review; immunization education and administration; administration of medications; ordering and evaluation of clinical laboratory tests. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026, and unless extended by the general assembly, would expire on January 1, 2030. In Committee
H5553 Provides that stores offering food product discounts must provide the same discounts to in store customers that are offered to customers using electronic digital coupons. This act would provide that stores offering food product discounts must provide the same discounts to in store customers that are offered to customers using electronic digital coupons. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H6075 Allows private employees at nursing homes, developmental disability and home care providers whose salaries are 90% funded with federal or state monies to be eligible to opt into the state healthcare plan. This act would allow private employees at nursing homes, developmental disability and home care providers whose salaries are ninety percent (90%) funded with federal or state monies to be eligible to opt into the state healthcare plan. The premium payments would be the responsibility of the employee with the employer having the option to pay all or a portion of the insurance premium. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6074 Authorizes an increase in resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home and requires semi-annual reports from Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers to the EOHHS. This act would authorize the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples. The act would also require that Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers furnish semi-annual reports to the EOHHS regarding the number of persons served each month and patients’ certification categories for the prior six months. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6050 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2025, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Recognizing March 8, 2025, As "international Women's Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5931 Repeals the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines. This act would repeal the section of law relating to suspension of operator licenses for failure to pay fines. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5718 Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities. This act would expand the scope and power of the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to oversee and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities. This act would also require DCYF to create a framework for the children's behavioral health services that adheres to Medicaid requirements. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5377 Requires DCYF to implement recommendations made by the child advocate and child fatality review panel within 6 months and provide a report of the measures taken to address the recommendations. This act would require DCYF to implement recommendations made by the child advocate and child fatality review panel within six (6) months and provide the child advocate, speaker of the house, senate president and governor with a report of the measures taken to address the recommendations. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5452 Provides that it is the public policy of the state that DCYF be the chief agency responsible for all matters related to children's behavioral health. This act would provide that it is the public policy of the state that DCYF be the chief agency responsible for all matters related to children's behavioral health. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5029 Sets the minimum wage for 2026 at $16 per hour, 2027 at $17 per hour, 2028 at $18 per hour, 2029 at $19 per hour and for 2030 at $20 per hour. This act would set the minimum wage for 2026 at sixteen dollars ($16) per hour, 2027 at seventeen dollars ($17) per hour, 2028 at eighteen dollars ($18) per hour, 2029 at nineteen dollars ($19) per hour and for 2030 at twenty dollars ($20) per hour. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5045 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING FEDERAL TITLE IV DOLLARS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE ENROLLMENT IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AT RIC (Extends the reporting date of the Legislative Commission to Study the Feasibility of Utilizing Federal Title IV Dollars to Support and Enhance Enrollment in Social Work Education at RIC from February 11, 2025, to March 6, 2025.) House Resolution Extending The Reporting Date Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Utilizing Federal Title Iv Dollars To Support And Enhance Enrollment In Social Work Education At Ric (extends The Reporting Date Of The Legislative Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Utilizing Federal Title Iv Dollars To Support And Enhance Enrollment In Social Work Education At Ric From February 11, 2025, To March 6, 2025.) Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5258 Abolishes common law marriages entered into in this state on or after January 1, 2026, while recognizing the validity of any common law marriage entered into or adjudicated to exist before January 1, 2026. This act would abolish common law marriages entered into in this state on or after January 1, 2026, while recognizing the validity of any common law marriage entered into or adjudicated to exist before January 1, 2026. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5338 Requires at least one certified school psychologist per every five hundred (500) students be employed at each school system. This act would require at least one certified school psychologist per every five hundred (500) students be employed at each school system. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5672 Establishes the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their siblings. This act would establish the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their sibling(s). This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H6024 HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 83RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEABEES ON MARCH 5, 2025 House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 83rd Anniversary Of The Seabees On March 5, 2025 Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6021 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DAVID DEPETRILLO, THE DISTINGUISHED LONGTIME RHODE ISLAND STATE TOURISM DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of David Depetrillo, The Distinguished Longtime Rhode Island State Tourism Director And Chairman Of The Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H6002 Permits retired state employees to receive mileage and wages, if applicable, equal to that of full-time members of the board or commission; provided, however, in no event shall the amount be greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year. This act would permit retired state employees to receive mileage and wages, if applicable, equal to that of full-time members of the board or commission; provided, however, in no event shall the amount be greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5379 Establishes a commission to promulgate rules, regulations and make recommendations to the governor as to petitions for pardons under Article IX, Section 13 of the Constitution of Rhode Island. This act would establish a commission to promulgate rules, regulations and make recommendations to the governor as to petitions for pardons under Article IX, Section 13 of the Constitution of Rhode Island. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5370 Provides tax credits or the equivalent assessment dollars to veterans, gold star parents, visually impaired persons and the elderly. This act would authorize the town of North Kingstown to provide a two hundred dollars ($200) tax credit or the equivalent assessment dollars to veterans and gold star parents. This act would further authorize the town of North Kingstown to provide a tax dollar credit or the equivalent assessment dollars to the legally blind and a four hundred fifty dollars ($450) tax credit or equivalent assessment dollars to owner- occupied real property for persons over the age of sixty- five (65). This act would take effect on July 1, 2025. In Committee
H5352 Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This act would create the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments' approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5421 Requires that all new school buses be equipped with live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems as of July 1, 2027. All buses, new and used, must have the monitoring systems installed by July 1, 2032. This act would require that all new school buses be equipped with live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems as of July 1, 2027. All buses, new and used, must have the monitoring systems installed by July 1, 2032. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5543 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANN D. MCCAFFREY House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Ann D. Mccaffrey Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5544 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 24 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025, TO BE "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 24 Through February 28, 2025, To Be "public Schools Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5175 Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This act amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5108 Allows internationally trained physicians to practice at healthcare facilities in rural and underserved communities and provides a mentorship alternative to the residency requirement. This act would allow internationally trained physicians to practice at healthcare facilities in rural and underserved communities and would provide a mentorship alternative to the residency requirement. This act would also create pathways to licensure and allow them to apply for a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5259 Prohibits the suspension of any person’s operators’ or chauffeurs’ license or their vehicle registration unless upon conviction of driving offenses. This act would prohibit the suspension of any person’s operators’ or chauffers’ license or their vehicle registration unless upon conviction of driving offenses. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5346 Prohibit the family court from detaining any juvenile or committing any juvenile, under the age of 12 years, to the training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses. This act would prohibit the family court from detaining any juvenile or committing any juvenile, under the age of twelve (12) years, to the training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses, and the court determines that there is no other reasonable placement to ensure the safety of the juvenile and the general public. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5305 Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks. This act would require employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandate training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks. The act would require the department of health to establish and implement the training program. This act would take effect on January 1, 2026. In Committee
H5193 Creates a voluntary program through which registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can request stickers to affix to enclosures housing such vehicles to promote first responders' safety in responding to electrical fires. This act would create a voluntary program through which registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can request stickers to affix to enclosures housing such vehicles to promote first responders' safety in relation to electrical fires. The act would also require that the division of motor vehicles maintain a list of electric and hybrid motor vehicle registrations and send quarterly lists of such registrations to the fire departments and fire districts within the state. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5044 Provides that parents and guardians of children with disabilities in private school have the same rights and remedies as parents/guardians of children in public school. This act would make explicit that parents and guardians of children with disabilities in private schools have the same rights and remedies as parents/guardians of children in public schools. This act would also provide a procedure in superior court to enforce these rights and remedies. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5387 Adds “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements. This act would add “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5409 HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 11TH, 2025, AS "211 DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND HONORING UNITED WAY 211 FOR ITS SERVICE TO RHODE ISLANDERS House Resolution Recognizing February 11th, 2025, As "211 Day" In The State Of Rhode Island And Honoring United Way 211 For Its Service To Rhode Islanders Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5410 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 7TH THROUGH THE 14TH OF 2025, TO BE "CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming February 7th Through The 14th Of 2025, To Be "congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5159 Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment. This act would provide that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by or with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment would provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5397 Increases the number of state child care licensing inspectors to meet the national recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) child care providers. This act would increase the number of state child care licensing inspectors to meet the national recommended average of one inspector for every fifty (50) to sixty (60) child care providers. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5396 Establishes general case load limits for DCYF workers similar to those contained in the Council on Accreditation standards. This act would establish general caseload limits for DCYF workers similar to those contained in the Council on Accreditation standards as well as require payment of employees based on salaries in other New England States annually. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5164 Establishes a task force managed by the children’s cabinet to develop recommendations to improve access to early intervention and early childhood special education services. This act would establish a public-private task force managed by the children’s cabinet to develop recommendations with cost estimates that, when implemented, would improve access to high-quality early intervention and early childhood special education services for children with developmental delays and disabilities from birth up to kindergarten entry. This act would further direct the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to seek $250,000 in federal funding to support the work of the task force over an eighteen (18) month period. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5048 Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. This act would create special motor vehicle registration plates for vehicles based on the not-for-profit entity Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. This act would take effect six (6) months after passage. In Committee
H5214 Bans the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker. The pet store may sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. The sale would also be prohibited at any outdoor markets or retail parking lots. This act would ban the sale of parrots at pet stores from a breeder or broker; provided, however, that pet stores would be allowed to sell parrots obtained from animal care facilities or animal rescue organizations. Sale of parrots would be prohibited at any outdoor markets or public areas. Violators would be subject to a civil fine with enforcement by the Rhode Island society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (RISPCA). This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5262 Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials. This act would add school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5284 Exempts any individual who is aging out of foster care from the payment of any fee associated with the issuance of a operator's license as well as driver's education class fees. The fee waiver is in effect until the individual reaches 27 years of age. This act would exempt any individual who is aging out of foster care from the payment of any fee associated with the issuance of an operator's license as well as the payment of the fee for driver's education classes at CCRI required by § 31-10-19(e). The fee waiver is in effect until the individual reaches twenty-seven (27) years of age. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5238 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF VIOLET ROSE LITTLE House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Violet Rose Little Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5089 Amends the definition of a "houseboat" to include motorized or non-motorized vessels. This act would amend the definition of a "houseboat" to include motorized or non- motorized vessels. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5136 Gradually increases the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities between January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2031 to the minimum wage established in § 28-12-3 exclusive of gratuities. This act would gradually increase the minimum wage for employees receiving gratuities between January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2031 to the minimum wage established in § 28-12-3 exclusive of gratuities. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5190 Amends the definition of a "houseboat" to include motorized or non-motorized vessels. This act would amend the definition of a "houseboat" to include motorized or non- motorized vessels. This act would take effect upon passage. In Committee
H5148 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SYLVIA "SIGGY" WEBER, BELOVED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE LEADER, HEALER, AND VETERAN OF THE AIR FORCE AND U.S. ARMY RESERVES House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Sylvia "siggy" Weber, Beloved Psychiatric Nurse Leader, Healer, And Veteran Of The Air Force And U.s. Army Reserves Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5154 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 23, 2025, TO BE "MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming January 23, 2025, To Be "maternal Health Awareness Day" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5057 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH A. GILMARTIN House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Joseph A. Gilmartin Signed/Enacted/Adopted
H5011 HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 2023 AND 2024 (Prohibits flags or banners of any size from being displayed on any member's desk within the House chamber.) House Resolution Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives For The Years 2023 And 2024 (prohibits Flags Or Banners Of Any Size From Being Displayed On Any Member's Desk Within The House Chamber.) In Committee
H5055 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO AMOS HOUSE (Would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Amos House.) Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 To Amos House (would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $500,000 To Amos House.) In Committee
H5037 HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY OF 2025, TO BE "FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND House Resolution Proclaiming January Of 2025, To Be "firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of Rhode Island Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
H5110 Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
S0343 Requires all lifeguards, and park rangers, to be trained in administering opioid antagonists, and would require all public beaches to keep available a minimum of four doses of opioid antagonist. Passage In Concurrence 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5565 Authorizes and regulates the distribution of the product known as "kratom." Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5603 Allows emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5715 Requires the state retirement board to publish online all archived video or audio recordings and all future recordings of meetings of the board. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5684 Requires the department of administration to provide a list of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises to each prospective contractor of a construction project. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
S0462 Removes the sunset provision of the four (4) year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers and creates a permanent program for harm reduction centers. Passage In Concurrence 05/29/2025 Abstain
S0475 Requires public or private golf courses to have an automated external defibrillator on the premises. Passage In Concurrence 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5882 Reduces the course time required to become a school bus driver for applicants who have a valid commercial driver’s license. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5961 Updates the statutory terminology by replacing the phrase "institutions of higher learning" with that of "educational institutions", and would redefine child daycare centers as educational institutions. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5946 Prohibits the restriction of access in and out of a construction site by using locked gates or fences while work is ongoing. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5893 Requires the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault forms by law enforcement agencies, and enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
S0624 Implements a thirty (30) day waiting period following the issuance of a learners permit and the waiting period must expire before the person is permitted to take the road test in order to obtain a full license. Passage In Concurrence 05/29/2025 Abstain
H6156 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN IN STATE CARE Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H6286 Provides that law enforcement officers who appears before the court for prosecution of a violation of a protective order shall self-certify that the officer has successfully completed a specialized domestic violence prosecution training course. Passage 05/29/2025 Abstain
H5365 Provides that a communication between an attorney and client acting as a trustee or other fiduciary, is privileged and protected from disclosure to the same extent as if the client was acting in his, her, or its individual capacity. Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6077 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $15,000,000 BONDS, NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6099 IN ACCORDANCE WITH RHODE ISLAND GENERAL LAWS SECTION 16-7-44 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,400,000 BONDS BY THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO FINANCE ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE TOWN INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED PURSUANT TO FINANCING AGREEMENTS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORPORATION Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6129 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6162 Permit the City of Providence a one-year levy cap for fiscal year 2026 not to exceed eight percent (8%). Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6232 Amends Pawtucket property tax classification system. Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6272 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 Internal Revenue Code. Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6299 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, LANDSCAPING, DEMOLITION, ARCHITECTURAL COSTS, ENGINEERING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6298 Proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter. Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6320 Provides that the tax rate for Class 1 and Class 2 property be uniform and set to the same percentage. Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6315 Repeals § 27-11.1-3 to eliminate the ten percent (10%) limitation on Schedule BA assets. Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H6322 HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (Increases the membership from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21), and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to Study Housing Affordability from June 7, 2025, to June 5, 2027, and would expire on June 26, 2027.) Passage 05/27/2025 Yea
H5251 Allows the school building administration or teachers in all grades to provide the opportunity for students to observe a brief moment of silence on every September 11. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H5250 Adds Juneteenth National Freedom Day to the definition of "holidays" to the chapter governing retail business. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
S0201 Validates and ratifies the amendments to the Tiverton Home Rule Charter which were approved by the electors of the town of Tiverton on November 5, 2024. Passage In Concurrence 05/22/2025 Yea
H5563 Requires hotel employees and short-term rental property operators to annually receive human trafficking awareness training. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H5563 Requires hotel employees and short-term rental property operators to annually receive human trafficking awareness training. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H5645 Exempts qualified tuition savings programs of any state authorized under 26 U.S.C. § 529 from judicial attachment. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H5611 Requires the installation of universal changing stations in all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled public buildings and places of public accommodation. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H5841 Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
S0720 Authorizes the Providence city council to set the veterans tax exemption limit to an amount determined by the city council via ordinance or resolution. Passage In Concurrence 05/22/2025 Yea
S0844 Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of the Friends of Little Compton Wellness Center, Inc. Passage In Concurrence 05/22/2025 Yea
H6165 Creates the PURPLE alert state system to aid in the search for a missing adult with a serious physical, behavioral health, neurological disabilities or medical condition. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H6159 Increases the per page transcription fees for court reporters in court proceedings. Passage 05/22/2025 Yea
H6306 Allows Daniel Vaca to join Kaley Erin O’Connor and James John Pawelski in marriage on or about October 12, 2025, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island Solemnization Of Marriage 05/22/2025 Yea
H5050 Creates a special license plate for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, Inc. that would support the Blackstone River Valley Environmental Clean-up and Education Fund. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5376 Allows for a special RI license plate to raise awareness for colon cancer. The plate would be designed by the partnership to reduce cancer in RI. The fees for the plate would be divided equally between the general fund and the partnership not-for-profit. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5484 Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5547 Increases the public utilities reserve fund cap and the cap on expenses relating to the public utilities commission and the division of public utilities and carriers representing the state before federal agencies. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5575 Allows for the procurement of nuclear power. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5847 HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING OF THE PAWTUXET RIVER (Creates an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations and potential solutions to address the flooding of the Pawtuxet River, and who would report back by March 2, 2026, and would expire on June 2, 2026.) Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5822 Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H6033 Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H6148 Empowers the division of motor vehicles to make available special motor vehicle registration plates for the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. Passage 05/20/2025 Yea
H5248 Restricts audits of pharmacists conducted by insurers and their intermediaries, limiting audits to one per year unless an identified problem exists or fraud or misrepresentation is suspected. Passage 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5505 Prohibits payments in lieu of pension benefits to person employed more than ninety (90) days. Passage 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5512 Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of PROJECT Weber/RENEW, a Rhode Island domestic nonprofit corporation. Passage 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5557 Establishes prevailing standards and procedures for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Rhode Island. Passage 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5637 Adds "debit cards" to the section of law relating to fraudulent use of credit cards. Passage 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5804 Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal. Passage As Amended 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5804 Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal. Passage Of Amendment 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5799 Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances. Passage 05/15/2025 Abstain
H5312 Establishes a process by which vacancies in a municipal election office and local canvassing board are filled. Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H5447 Prohibits a person to sell, offer for sale, display for sale or otherwise distribute a farmed animal fur product within the state and provides graduated civil penalties for violations. Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H5730 Includes boats and marine-related assets in the blanket permit available for overweight or over-dimensional vehicles. Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H5714 Provides that a person eighteen (18) years or older could request that his or her race be modified or amended on their birth certificate. Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H6039 Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require. Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H6288 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to review the cost and status of State owned, vacant, and abandoned properties and makes recommendations to mitigate expenses to May 24, 2026, and expire Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H6327 JOINT RESOLUTION REJECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED SALARY INCREASES FOR ELIGIBLE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE DIRECTORS OF STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Passage 05/13/2025 Yea
H5084 Adds early voting to the fifty (50) feet buffer prohibitions against politicking on election day voting. Passage 05/08/2025 Yea
H5517 Increases the maximum number of voters that a polling place can accommodate 3,000 to 3,500 and provide for existing polling places that exceed the maximum number of voters, not be required to be changed until the next decennial redistricting. Passage 05/08/2025 Yea
H5709 Modernizes and streamlines the existing processes for getting on the permanent mail ballot application list. Passage 05/08/2025 Yea
H5639 Establishes the crime of attempted kidnapping of a minor. Passage 05/08/2025 Yea
H5872 Creates the deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media in election communications chapter to regulate the use of synthetic media in elections. Passage 05/08/2025 Yea
H6063 Makes certain personal watercraft violations a misdemeanor. Passage 05/08/2025 Yea
S0911 Allows Nunzio Pontillo to join Andrew Peter Carson and Christos Nelson Anastasopoulos in marriage on or about May 10, 2025, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island. Solemnization Of Marriage 05/08/2025 Yea
H5635 Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts. Passage 05/06/2025 Yea
H5801 Amends several definitions relating to low- or moderate-income housing as well as the procedure for the approval of low- or moderate-income housing. Passage 05/06/2025 Yea
H5802 Provides amendments to enable the development of state-owned vacant, abandoned or underutilized land for housing and the process therefore. Passage As Amended 05/06/2025 Yea
H5802 Provides amendments to enable the development of state-owned vacant, abandoned or underutilized land for housing and the process therefore. Passage Of Amendment 05/06/2025 Yea
H5803 Provides for the establishment and operation of an electronic permitting platform for all state and local permitting. Passage As Amended 05/06/2025 Yea
H5803 Provides for the establishment and operation of an electronic permitting platform for all state and local permitting. Passage Of Amendment 05/06/2025 Yea
H5852 Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.” Passage 05/06/2025 Yea
H5605 HOUSE RESOLUTION REINSTATING AND EXTENDING THE LIFE AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANTI-LITTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (Reinstates and extends reporting and expiration of commission studying the development and implementation of an anti-littering education program for elementary students, from February 2, 2024, to February 2, 2026, and woul Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H5593 Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provide that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees. Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H5793 Amends the provisions under which a city or town may exceed the maximum levy for the assessment of local taxes. Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H5794 Provides technical amendments to the chapters on subdivision of land and zoning ordinances for towns and cities. Passage As Amended 05/01/2025 Yea
H5794 Provides technical amendments to the chapters on subdivision of land and zoning ordinances for towns and cities. Passage Of Amendment 05/01/2025 Yea
H5795 Amends the administration requirements a zoning ordinance must provide and/or designate and would require that zoning certificates be issued within 20 days of the written request. Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H5844 Requires quarterly testing of biosolids for PFAS contaminants by those seeking to apply biosolids to lands, with subsequent reports to the department of environmental management. Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H6125 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H6269 HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PLAN AND THE DESIGN OF A VIETNAM MEMORIAL TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study a plan and the design of a Vietnam Memorial in Providence, from January 31, 2025, to January 31, 2028, and said commission would expire on April 30, 2028.) Passage 05/01/2025 Yea
H5032 Allows for the issuance of a Class T liquor license by the town of Jamestown. Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
H5043 Provides protection from and prevent the unethical, improper conduct and the collection of fees by, anyone advising or assisting a veteran filing a claim for disability benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs except as authorized by federal law. Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
H5649 Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal. Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
H5570 Prohibits casualty insurers from assessing any premium surcharge or penalty against an insured solely for inquiring about the terms of the insured's policy. Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
H5950 Establishes a reimbursement system for a municipalities cost of training public safety personnel when they are hired by a different municipality or public safety agency within Rhode Island within 3 years of receiving the public safety training. Passage As Amended 04/29/2025 Yea
H5950 Establishes a reimbursement system for a municipalities cost of training public safety personnel when they are hired by a different municipality or public safety agency within Rhode Island within 3 years of receiving the public safety training. Passage Of Amendment 04/29/2025 Yea
H5960 Allows for a qualified abandonment of public town roads which grants a public easement over said road allowing it to be converted to walking, biking, and hiking trails and access to parks, nature preserves and other recreational facilities. Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
H6111 Validates and ratifies the amendments to the Tiverton Home Rule Charter which were approved by the electors of the town of Tiverton on November 5, 2024. Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
H5311 Allows the board of elections to tabulate mail ballots in local special elections in the same manner as in tabulate mail ballots in statewide elections. Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
H5384 Increases from 7 days to 9 days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections and no certificates of election may be issued until the recount, if any, is completed. Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
H5514 Exempts emergency mail ballots from the requirement to have certain wording regarding "mail voters" on the ballot. Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
H5518 Requires the local board of canvassers to publish early voting dates, hours, and location, at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation and to publish the same on the municipality's website for the duration of in-person early voting period. Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
H5518 Requires the local board of canvassers to publish early voting dates, hours, and location, at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation and to publish the same on the municipality's website for the duration of in-person early voting period. Passage 04/24/2025 Yea
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Detail Rhode Island House Education Committee 5
Detail Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee 8
Detail Rhode Island House Oversight Committee First Vice Chair 2
Detail Rhode Island House Veterans' Affairs Committee 6
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
RI Rhode Island House District 31 House Democrat In Office 01/03/2017