| RI | H8014 | Engross
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT - Provides that commercial driver instruction would include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S3066 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Changes utility company billing practices so that when a gas electric utility changes their customer billing, they would be required to file a copy of the new bill with the PUC for approv... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-28 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | H8040 | Engross
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] | 2024-05-24 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2944 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-30 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2509 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilita... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-30 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2738 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT - Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various p... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-30 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2840 | Intro
Sine Die | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- CONSUMER ENFORCEMENT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE WARRANTIES - Requires manufacturers of assisting technology devices to make available to independent repair providers/the owner of the device, any ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-30 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2506 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrifica... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-30 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2035 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET-METERING - Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-30 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2799 | Intro
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DRIVER NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK - Provides a criminal background check procedure for for-hire intrastate passenger transportation services. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-29 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2702 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS -- PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS - Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-09 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2502 | Intro
Sine Die | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (creates A 5 Member Commission To Recommend Legislative Proposals For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency, And Submit An Interim Progress Report By January 5,... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-09 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2504 | Intro
Sine Die | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CURRENCY TRANSMISSIONS -- VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS - Establishes guidelines for the operation of virtual currency (crypto) kiosks. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-09 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2507 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES - Expands the duties of the small business ombudsman, by also having the ombudsman serve as the Rhode Island commerce corporation's small business advocat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-09 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | H7321 | Engross
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CITY OF NEWPORT -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS - Enables the Newport city council to enact ordinances related to the operation of e-bikes and e-scooters. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-03 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2266 | Intro
Sine Die | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- SOLAR PANELS - Requires that all sales representatives selling or leasing solar panels are licensed by the department of business regulation and that a statement be provided to homeowners setting forth pertinent informat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-02 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2505 | Intro
Sine Die | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Makes any term or condition in any agreement that unnecessarily burdens a person's vindication of rights under this section null and void. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2503 | Intro
Sine Die | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES - Prohibits misrepresentation of the total costs of goods and services by omission of notification to consumers of any mandatory fees from advertised prices and failure to d... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-19 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | 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 |
| RI | 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 |
| RI | 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 |
| RI | 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 |
| RI | 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 |
| RI | S2276 | Intro
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS-THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT - Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations when construction/renovations are being done and permits insurers to consider t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2272 | Intro
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CITY OF NEWPORT -- ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS - Enables the Newport city council to enact ordinances related to the operation of e-bikes and e-scooters. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2037 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT - State websites to comply with WCAG 2.2 standards by July 1, 2026. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2510 | Intro
Sine Die | Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting Rhode Island Energy In Conjunction With The Public Utilities Commission To Submit A Proposal For New, Multi-year Electric Vehicle Programming [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-01 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2277 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2025 BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWER PILOT REBATE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - Establishes a new chapter for the 2024 Battery Powered Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate and Education Program. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | H7090 | Engross
Sine Die | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES - Providers of a club, facility, or services to a consumer must stop automatic deductions from the consumer's account or credit card within 30 calendar days of receiving a noti... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |
| RI | S2267 | Intro
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- COVID-19 PANDEMIC INSURANCE RECOVERY ACT - Allows businesses that had an insurance policy in place for business interruption as of March 9, 2020 to recover from their insurance companies for a COVID-19 business impact. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12 To Senate Commerce Committee |