| S2485 | Intro
Sine Die | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13 To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| S2218 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Requires purchasers of firearms, to take and pass a basic firearm safety test and requires the firearm test administered by DEM be updated every two years, as deemed appropriate and repeals § 11-47-35.2. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2451 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits any city or town or licensing authority from charging more than forty dollars ($40.00) for any license or permit to carry a concealed weapon. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2399 | Intro
Sine Die | HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Expands eligibility for the qualified Medicare beneficiary program by increasing the income limit from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2788 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2446 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines "crime gun" and requires law enforcement to submit crime gun or 2 fired cartridge cases seized to state crime laboratory or the BATF for testing and tracing and also requires 2 test-fired cartridge cases to be e... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2362 | Intro
Sine Die | TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of the Providence Preservation Society. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2653 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ASSAULT WEAPONS - Bans the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned on the effective date of this act to be "grandfathered". Violations are punishable by a fine or imprisonment. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2489 | Intro
Sine Die | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- LENDERS AND LOAN BROKERS - Removes the licensing exemption for a lender that originates six (6) loans or less in twelve (12) consecutive months. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| S2593 | Intro
Sine Die | TAXATION -- BUSINESS CORPORATION TAX - Refunds to corporations with annual gross income of less than $400 the difference between the gross annual income and the $400 minimum tax imposed with the amount refunded capped at $400. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2103 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Provides the review and appeal process for individuals applying for a permit or license to carry a handgun with the licensing authority or attorney general. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2219 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2620 | Intro
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Protects and continues health insurance coverage for the dependent of an employee who wishes to change their health insurance coverage to Medicare or are currently on Medicare. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2201 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not publi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2275 | Intro
Sine Die | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTEREST AND USURY - Allows Rhode Island to opt out of provisions of Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 which allow financial institutions chartered in states other... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| S2108 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2111 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Provides for a cause of action against an individual or entity that prohibits the possession of firearms on real property, except residences, by an individual that is authorized ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2734 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Specifies that it is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) to possess a firearm. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2199 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows an individual to lawfully possess a device that would silence the sound of a natural report of a rifle or shotgun to hunt game, as long as the host rifle or shotgun is allowed. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2737 | Intro
Sine Die | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- THE RHODE ISLAND SPECIAL DEPOSITS ACT - Establishes the Rhode Island Special Deposits Act to be governed by an account agreement between the bank and the depositor or its beneficiary. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| S2107 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2658 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Replaces state marshals with capitol police as to those law enforcement officers being exempt from certain firearm restrictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2279 | Intro
Sine Die | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CONSUMER CHECKING ACCOUNTS - Establishes Rhode Island consumer checking accounts to insure the availability of low-cost, low-volume basic checking services for citizens of the state. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| S2216 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Prohibits the sale or possession of firearm silencers unless the person complies with federal law in the sale, possession and use. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2733 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions from purchasing or possessing a firearm. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2313 | Intro
Sine Die | TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX - Allows a modification up to $50,000 of taxable pension and/or annuity income includible in federal adjusted gross income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2231 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2140 | Intro
Sine Die | LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- CONSUMER CREDIT HISTORY EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION ACT -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about th... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| S2676 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Increases sentences for carrying a firearm when committing a crime of violence and for possessing a stolen firearm and requires that a person convicted of these offenses serve a period of time in which they would not be... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2402 | Intro
Sine Die | Senate Resolution Respectfully Urging The United States Congress To Protect Patients And Traditional Medicare From Medicare Advantage [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2774 | Intro
Sine Die | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Requires automatic expungement of records and records of conviction, if the conviction was for a non-violent misdemeanor, 5 years after completion of the sentence. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2748 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 To Gloria Gemma Foundation (this Resolution Would Appropriate The Sum Of $500,000 To The Gloria Gemma Fountain.) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08 To Senate Finance Committee |
| S2456 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS - Prohibits synthetic media within ninety (90) days of an election. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2421 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Requires that only the mail ballot voter/spouse/court appointed guardian/cohabitant/or adult person related to the voter by blood or marriage, be allowed to physically mail the voted mail ballot. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2207 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS - Permits the substitution of advertising the voter registration deadline in a newspaper by posting notice of designations on the municipality's website, continuously, for at least 10 days leading up to the last da... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2460 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - Requires a write-in candidate to file a declaration of intent with the same office at which the declaration of candidacy would be filed, and require similar residency requirements f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2074 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EMBRYO SAFETY AND STORAGE - Creates the "Embryo Safety and Storage Act of 2024." The act requires the department of health to regulate and license embryo storage facilities. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2094 | Intro
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTORS - Authorizes designated state and local election officials with supervisory responsibility over polling locations the use of amber flashing safety lights on their vehicles. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2101 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Establishes a three (3) day transmittal period after the deadline for local boards to accept mail ballot applications, if delivered via the postal service. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2180 | Intro
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT - Requires each healthcare entity/network plan to compile/report to health insurance commissioner a summary of how the healthcare entity/network plan requires its contracted providers t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2208 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS - Clarifies that the calculation for the total number of eligible voters to be served by the same polling place shall be established using active voters. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2079 | Intro
Sine Die | FOOD AND DRUGS -- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF BUPRENORPHINE - Encourages and authorizes the department of health to adopt rules and regulations that lead to the more liberal utilization of buprenorphine. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2204 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS -- POLLING PLACE CAP - Increases the maximum number of voters that a polling place can accommodate from three thousand (3,000) to three thousand five hundred (3,500). [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2097 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE - Would amend certain signature requirements and deadlines regarding primaries for election of delegates to national conventions for presidential... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2425 | Intro
Sine Die | ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE - Spells out rules and regulations for the presidential preference primary elections, and would also provide rules for ranked choice voting tabul... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2443 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Removing Provisions Providing For Election By Plurality (this Joint Resolution Would Propose To The Voters Of The St... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| S2155 | Intro
Sine Die | TOWNS AND CITIES -- STATEWIDE MUNICIPAL SOLAR PERMIT - Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| S2395 | Intro
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES - Ensures that independent pharmacies are protected from pharmacy benefit discrimination toward non-affiliated pharmacies and helps protect consumers' ability to choose local, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2387 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Imposes requirements on a managed care organization (MCO) and pharmacy benefit manger (PBM) in order to control Medicaid prescription drug prices. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| S2093 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT - Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Judiciary Committee |