| S0234 | Pass | Mandates DOH rules/regulations for newborn screening to include screening tests for all disorders/conditions with early detection/treatment medical benefit plus new disorders/conditions within 2 yrs. unless not practicable for new disorders.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0103 | Pass | Authorizes cities/towns to establish a property tax credit program in exchange for volunteer service by persons over age 60 up to $1,500 calculated by multiplying service hours by the state minimum wage per hour.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H6478 | Pass | Requires the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations by January 1, 2022 for the licensing and operation of school-based health centers operating in elementary and secondary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0339 | Pass | Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliances and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2023.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5132 | Pass | Amends the compliance standards for heating oil biobased products providing minimum standards for the percentage of biobased product that certain types of heating oil must contain.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5707 | Pass | Amends the definition of the "practice of pharmacy" to include the administration of adult medications pursuant to a valid prescription of physician-approved protocol and in accordance with regulations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0408 | Pass | Requires all hotels to make a good faith effort to post human trafficking awareness signage and provide all employees with human trafficking awareness training.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5581 | Pass | Allows recovery of damages for the emotional distress, grief, and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the wrongful death of a spouse, a parent or a son or daughter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0073 | Pass | Prohibits possession of firearms on school grounds except for peace officers, retired law enforcement officers, persons under contract to provide school security services, and unloaded firearms in locked containers or a locked rack on motor vehicles.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0990 | Pass | SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 - THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT) (Creates the "Rhode Island Student Success Act" which would identify those students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition at public universities, colleges or community colleg...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H6365 | Pass | Mandates DOH rules/regulations for newborn screening to include screening tests for all disorders/conditions with early detection/treatment medical benefit plus new disorders/conditions within 2 yrs. unless not practicable for new disorders.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5614 | Pass | Makes it a misdemeanor to possess, transfer and/or produce child erotica for the specific purpose of sexual gratification or arousal, punishable by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or fine of not more ($1,000), or both.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5386 | Pass | Prohibits obtaining/purchasing/transferring a firearm on behalf of another person if other person prohibited from possessing firearm with increase in penalties for those offenses and applications amended to state number of firearms purchased.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H6238 | Pass | Authorizes cities/towns to establish a property tax credit program in exchange for volunteer service by persons over age 60 up to $1,500 calculated by multiplying service hours by the state minimum wage per hour.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0259 | Pass | Adds airspace to the land the DOT can acquire that is necessary for a suitable airport or to preserve, maintain, or restore approach. Additionally this act would add the term “Approach, approach zone, approaches” to section 1-2-3.1.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0495 | Pass | Provides patients opportunity to opt out of information disclosure under HIE.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0879 | Pass | Amends the definition of practice of pharmacy to include the administration of medications.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5555 | Pass | Prohibits the possession of firearms on school grounds except for peace officers, retired law enforcement officers, persons under contract to provide school security services, and unloaded firearms in locked containers or a locked rack on motor vehic...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0357 | Pass | Amends the compliance standards for heating oil biobased products providing minimum standards for the percentage of biobased product that certain types of heating oil must contain.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0416 | Pass | Prohibits obtaining/purchasing/transferring a firearm on behalf of another person if other person prohibited from possessing firearm with increase in penalties for those offenses and applications amended to state number of firearms purchased.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5238 | Pass | SEE TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 - THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT) (Creates the "Rhode Island Student Success Act" which would identify those students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition at public universities, colleges or community colleg...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H6210 | Pass | Provides patients opportunity to opt out of information disclosure under HIE.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0513 | Pass | Allows recovery of damages for the emotional distress, grief, and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the wrongful death of a spouse, a parent or a son or daughter.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| S0502 | Pass | Makes it a misdemeanor to possess, transfer and/or produce child erotica for the specific purpose of sexual gratification or sexual arousal, punishable by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or fine of not more than$1,000, or both.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H5966 | Pass | Establishes efficiency standards for selected residential and commercial products.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| H6479 | Pass | Allows Maryella Gainor to join Kaitlin Vann and Robert Gainor in marriage on or about August 29, 2021, within the Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0087 | Pass | Requires that only certified nurse-teachers may be employed as school nurses in elementary and secondary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H6403 | Pass | Allows Katherine Cielinski to join Rachel Hallock and Alejandro Brambila in marriage on or about July 31, 2021, within the City of Providence, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0261 | Pass | Exempts volunteer fire companies under the supervision, control, or jurisdiction of another public body from certain posting requirements of the open meetings act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H6404 | Pass | Allows Edward J. Corcoran to join Michelle Davis and Krystal Curtin in marriage on or about October 26, 2021, within the Town of Middletown, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H5197 | Pass | Requires only certified nurse-teachers to be employed as school nurses in elementary and secondary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H6433 | Pass | Exempts volunteer fire companies under the supervision/control/or jurisdiction of another public body from certain posting requirements of the open meetings act, unless any discussions during a meeting relate to the finances of the volunteer fire com...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0096 | Pass | Prohibits cities and towns from performing spot assessments that increase the assessment value of properties that have sold, except in accordance with their revaluation or update schedule.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H5410 | Pass | Prohibits cities and towns from performing spot assessments that increase the assessment value of properties that have sold, except in accordance with their revaluation or update schedule.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H6459 | Pass | Allows Timothy Mullaney to join Erin Orleck and Michael Kölln in marriage on or about August 13, 2021, within the Town of Richmond, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| H6460 | Pass | Allows Christopher B. Maselli to join Lisa M. Rocchio and Lorenzo Marinelli in marriage on or about September 10, 2021, within the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-10
Effective without Governor's signature |
| S0981 | Pass | Establishes E-permitting for construction permitting.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0458 | Pass | Requires implementation of education courses in African American history in elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island commencing in the 2022-2023 school year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H5255 | Pass | Modifies limitations on quantities of malt beverages and distilled spirits that can be sold at retail by certain licensed breweries and distilleries for off-premises consumption.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0022 | Pass | Amends the maximum allowable capacity for net metering systems in the Block Island Utility District and Pascoag Utility District.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0055 | Pass | Establishes procedures for employees to file complaints with hospital or director of department of health, for assaultive behavior or other violation of law occurring on hospital grounds and require hospitals to institute safety training for employee...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H6039 | Pass | Extends the manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H5260 | Pass | Makes permanent the exemption from taxation for certain residential property developments which have not been completed or, if completed, have not been sold and occupied.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0210 | Pass | Requires the department of elementary and secondary education, in collaboration with RI resource recovery corporation, to make educational resources available regarding litter prevention/recycling awareness to elementary/middle school students.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0058 | Pass | Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 In Restricted Receipt Funding In The Appropriation Of Funds For Fiscal Year 2022 To The Department Of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals (imposes A Two Hundred Fifty Do...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H6402 | Pass | Provides for a judge emeritus license plate for the retired family court judge, Stephen J. Capineri.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| S0239 | Pass | Exempts from taxation real property acquired or leased by a railroad entity used in the boarding or disembarking of railroad passengers or supporting passenger railroad operations and services with a lack of use sunset provision.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H5671 | Pass | Amends various sections relating to libraries to remove outdated provisions and update language to reflect current practices affecting library technology.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H6469 | Pass | Amends definition of dating violence to include abusive, coercive behaviors used to exert control and power and provides that abuse may be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological and includes threats, isolation, and intimidat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
| H5922 | Pass | Extends air quality monitoring requirements and data submission deadline by one year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-09
Signed by Governor |
