RI Legislation | 2022 | Regular Session

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H8001PassRequires individuals transacting business in RI under any assumed name to file in person, by mail, or electronically with the office of the city or town clerk the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) transacting business and their email address...
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2022-06-28
Signed by Governor
H7713PassRemoves diversion programs from the list of criminal convictions subject to mandatory DNA collection.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
S2548PassEstablishes a special enrollment provision for pregnant women to obtain health insurance coverage at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
S2504PassRequires four (4) members present to conduct hearing and concurring vote of majority in attendance at planning/zoning board meetings.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
S2317PassRequires the RI department of human services to develop a plan to streamline the application, certification and recertification process for SNAP beneficiaries aged sixty years and over.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
S2118PassSame as 21H-6004 Sub A as amended --Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
H7727PassAuthorizes manufacturer-breweries to sell up to three (3) drinks on premises per visitor per day, where a drink is defined as up to sixteen ounces (16 oz.) of beer or one and one-half ounces (1.5 oz.) of spirits.
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2022-06-27
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H7737PassRequires the office of diversity, equity and opportunity (ODEO) to create, and for all state and municipal employees to receive, annual training in cultural competency. Defines "cultural competency".
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2022-06-27
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H8078PassAllows the district court to designate the date of the hearing in eviction matters filed under the residential landlord and tenant act.
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2022-06-27
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S2298PassAuthorizes DOH to establish maximum contaminate levels of PFSA in drinking water and to set interim standards. Also requires DEM to set standards for PFSA in ground- and surface waters. Defines PFSA as hazardous substances.
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2022-06-27
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S2811PassRequires correctional officers to qualify annually with the pistol or revolver rather than the previous requirement of biennial qualification.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
H8355PassAllows the Honorable Patricia M. DiMango to join the Honorable Katherine S. Kazarian and Sam S. Daniel in marriage on or about August 19, 2022, within the City of Newport, Rhode Island.
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2022-06-27
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S2059PassAllows the town of North Smithfield town council to provide veterans' and gold star parents exemptions from real estate taxes.
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2022-06-27
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S2770PassTransfers all responsibility for oversize/overweight permitting to the department of transportation and amends and increases fines for all oversize and overweight infractions.
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2022-06-27
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H7807PassEstablishes criminal penalties for a wanton or reckless act or omission of a parent, guardian or any other person who has custody or control of a child that result in substantial risk of serious bodily injury or sexual abuse of a child in their care.
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2022-06-27
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H7454PassEstablishes a special enrollment provision for pregnant women to obtain health insurance coverage at any time after the commencement of the pregnancy.
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2022-06-27
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H8205PassRequires dam owner/operator with storage capacity over 1,400 normal storage acre feet of water to obtain DEM permits to raise/lower water level. Not applicable to public water supply system dams.
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2022-06-27
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H7488PassRequires school lunch service contracts to provide for payment to school-lunch workers and aides for one hundred eight (180) days or the length of the contract for the school year, whichever is longer.
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2022-06-27
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H7143PassAllows the town of North Smithfield town council to provide veterans' and gold star parents exemptions from real estate taxes.
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2022-06-27
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H7277PassIncreases the percentage of retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources.
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2022-06-27
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H7953PassProvides municipalities in the state with appropriate additional means to improve the health, living conditions, and welfare of their residents with expanded access to public educational, or child daycare centers, or public recreational facilities.
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2022-06-27
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S2747PassModifies appointment/removal process for URI board of trustees with all appointments by governor for 3 yr-terms with advice/consent of senate/URI president appoints faculty member/student to serve in non-voting/ex officio capacity.
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2022-06-27
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H7349PassAllows the city of East Providence to adopt a tax exemption classification for disabled veterans who have a disability rating of less than one hundred percent (100%).
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2022-06-27
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H7695PassModifies current procedures for the application and collection of court costs, fees and assessments in all criminal matters.
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2022-06-27
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H7886PassPermits the DOC to release a sentenced inmate up to 3 days early directly to a community partner for residential treatment or stable housing when completion of sentence is incompatible with the community partners staffing or scheduling capabilities.
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2022-06-27
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S2793PassSunsets the provision which allows first-time violators to avoid the fine by presenting proof of acquisition of a hands-free device prior to the imposition of the fine effective September 1, 2022.
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2022-06-27
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S2279PassEstablishes a process for CCRI, RIC and URI to accept for college credit an advanced placement subject test score of three (3) ("qualified") or better in an advanced placement course.
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2022-06-27
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S2808PassEstablishes criminal penalties for a wanton or reckless act or omission of a parent, guardian or any other person who has custody or control of a child that result in substantial risk of serious bodily injury or sexual abuse of a child in their care.
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2022-06-27
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H8174PassGrants the town of New Shoreham a one-year extension to complete the revaluation due in 2022. The revaluation would be based on valuations as of December 31, 2022.
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2022-06-27
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S2955PassAllows the city of East Providence to adopt a tax exemption classification for disabled veterans who have a disability rating of less than one hundred percent (100%).
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2022-06-27
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S2700PassExpands definition of public buildings under Green Building Act to include buildings in any subdivision of state, and include private major facility projects; mandates public reports for all such projects.
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2022-06-27
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S2791PassRemoves diversion programs from the list of criminal convictions subject to mandatory DNA collection.
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2022-06-27
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S2767PassCreates uniform rate review procedure for rates to be changed.
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2022-06-27
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S2789PassRequires that upon issuance of a citation, the judgment debtor is given twenty-five (25) days to contact the judgment creditor to resolve the matter prior to court intervention.
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2022-06-27
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H7705PassRequires correctional officers to qualify annually with the pistol or revolver rather than the previous requirement of biennial qualification.
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2022-06-27
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S2764PassAllows individuals who have received their masters of social work from an accredited college or university within the past two (2) years to practice within the field prior to obtaining a license.
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2022-06-27
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H7278PassExpands definition of public buildings under Green Building Act to include buildings in any subdivision of state, and include private major facility projects; mandates public reports for all such projects.
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2022-06-27
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S2616PassCreates entry-level licensing program to allow applicants as a mental health counselor assoc. or a marriage/family therapist assoc. to practice under supervision prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor or a licensed marriage/family thera...
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2022-06-27
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S2201PassRequires health insurers, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations and health maintenance organizations that issue policies that provide coverage for biomarker testing on or after 1/1/23.
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2022-06-27
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S2839PassProvides municipalities in the state with appropriate additional means to improve the health, living conditions, and welfare of their residents with expanded access to public educational, or child daycare centers, or public recreational facilities.
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2022-06-27
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H7344PassRequires insurance providers to seek recoupment or set off of insurance payments made to health care providers within twelve (12) months and requires health care providers to seek reimbursement for underpayment within twelve (12) months.
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2022-06-27
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S2774PassModifies current procedures for the application and collection of court costs, fees and assessments in all criminal matters.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
H7872PassCreates entry-level licensing program to allow applicants as a mental health counselor assoc. or marriage/family therapist assoc. to practice under supervision prior to becoming licensed a mental health counselor or licensed marriage/family therapist...
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2022-06-27
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S2795PassPermits the DOC to release a sentenced inmate up to 3 days early directly to a community partner for residential treatment or stable housing when completion of sentence is incompatible with the community partners staffing or scheduling capabilities.
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2022-06-27
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S2446PassCreates the "Plastic Waste Reduction Act" designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations.
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
H7213PassAllows a classified employee to seek elected office provided that they resign their position upon being elected.
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2022-06-27
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S2411PassRequires school lunch service contracts to provide for payment to school-lunch workers and aides for one hundred eight (180) days or the length of the contract for the school year, whichever is longer.
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2022-06-27
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S2988PassPermits the city council of the city of Providence to extend the period for tax exemption from a maximum of 20 years for an additional 10 years pertaining to the real property located 111 Westminster Street, also identified as 55 Kennedy Plaza.
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2022-06-27
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H7834PassTransfers all responsibility for oversize/overweight permitting to the department of transportation and amends and increases fines for all oversize and overweight infractions.
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2022-06-27
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S2236PassRequires the office of diversity, equity and opportunity (ODEO) to create, and for all state and municipal employees to receive, annual training in cultural competency. Defines "cultural competency".
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2022-06-27
Signed by Governor
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