| RI | H7264 | Pass | INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS - Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to use after market parts that are greater than 48 months and less than 72 months from the date of manufacture, provided the repairer has written consent from ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-29 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H7271 | Pass | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT - Provides that a magistrate of the family court has the power and authority to hear contested divorce matters. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-29 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H7787 | Pass | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DATA TRANSPARENCY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT - Creates the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protect Act for data privacy protections for the personal data of the citizens of Rh... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-29 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H7127 | Pass | PUBLIC FINANCE -- RHODE ISLAND RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT - Establishes Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program to be administered by the general treasurer. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7468 | Pass | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION FEES - Exempts the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. from payment of certain vehicles registration fees. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7505 | Pass | FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Permits hybrid cannabis cultivators to advertise regarding cannabis products during the transitional period. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7811 | Pass | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 2024 ENERGY STORAGE ACT - Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distr... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7424 | Pass | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- FILING OF ASSUMED NAME - Changes the term "assumed name" to "trade name" and centralizes the filing, administration and regulation process of trade names to the secretary of state and requires an ann... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7948 | Pass | TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES - Provides amendments to the requirements of the inclusionary zoning law for affordable housing development. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8304 | Pass | ELECTIONS -- FEDERAL ELECTIVE OFFICERS - Changes the meeting of presidential electors from the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December after their election to the first Tuesday. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7015 | Pass | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ELECTRICIANS - Clarifies the types of electrical services that require an electrical contractor's license. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-24 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7721 | Pass | EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES - Outlines the requirements and process for LEAs to get written parental consent before conducting an evaluation, reevaluation, making an initial placement/changes in placement/the individual education program ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-24 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7464 | Pass | TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS - Extends injured-on-duty (IOD) benefits to police officers and firefighters that suffer from diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorders, except under certain conditi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-20 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H7203 | Pass | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Adds the month of August to the dates a Class A retail alcoholic beverage establishment can offer unlimited free samples of wine, beer and distilled spirits products. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-17 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7246 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LONG-TERM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Adds climate change, sea-level rise and coastal resiliency to the analysis of data of the strategic plan for economic development policy. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-17 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7358 | Pass | FISH AND WILDLIFE -- DEER HUNTING - Modifies reporting requirements regarding collisions between vehicles and wildlife where the vehicle has been substantially damaged. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-17 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7756 | Pass | ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS - Eliminates requirements of signing with an "X" for voters who cannot sign name due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write. Establishes a timeframe for local boards to accept mail ballot applications, if de... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-17 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7969 | Pass | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES - Allows electronic monitoring of residents or private living unit in nursing or assisted living facility with certain restrictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-17 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8361 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring Representative Camille F.j. Vella-wilkinson For Her Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-13 House read and passed |
| RI | H7470 | Pass | MOTOR VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS - Adds "loose material" to the contents of a vehicle that must be covered by a covering that must remain in place until the vehicle's contents are purged from the vehicle. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8360 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming June 12, 2024, To Be "women Veterans Appreciation Day" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12 House read and passed |
| RI | H7032 | Engross
Sine Die | TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS - Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To Senate Finance Committee |
| RI | H7558 | Engross
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION - Increases the minimum claim amount necessary to require a matter involving motor vehicle liability be submitted to mandatory arbitration. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7741 | Engross
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING - Criminalizes the filing of a false lien, instrument, or encumbrance against a federal, state, or municipal judge or magistrate or his or her immediate family, and permits the court to take action to miti... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7506 | Engross
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE - Provides for mandatory uninsured motorist coverage. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-10 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7798 | Engross
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- STALKING - Makes it a misdemeanor to harass another person by following them and using an electronic device to record their movements in any public or private place. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-10 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H8261 | Engross
Sine Die | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE - 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 propert... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-10 House read and passed |
| RI | H8323 | Intro
Sine Die | THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL COURT - Totally repeals the 1964 public law, which established the Johnston Municipal Court and which has never been amended and would enable the town of Johnston to establish a municipal court and housing court with ex... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-10 Meeting postponed (06/11/2024) |
| RI | H7069 | Engross
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION - Requires one of the seven (7) directors of the Rhode Island airport corporation be appointed by the mayor of the city of Warwick. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-07 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H8338 | Pass | House Resolution Joyously Celebrating The 250th Anniversary Of The Pawtuxet Rangers [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-06 House read and passed |
| RI | H7476 | Pass | ELECTIONS -- STATEWIDE REFERENDA ELECTIONS - Amends certain election statutes to require ballot questions be written in plain language reasonably calculated to be understood by persons with an eighth-grade reading level. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-04 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8328 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Milissa O'neil On Being Selected As The 2024-2025 Rhode Island "teacher Of The Year" [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-04 House read and passed |
| RI | H8327 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring And Celebrating June Of 2024, As "pride Month" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-04 House read and passed |
| RI | H7509 | Pass | COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES - Provides that gift certificates issued by state-chartered institutions of higher education would be exempt from the provisions of the gift certificate statute relating to exp... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-31 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7758 | Engross
Sine Die | PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-30 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7098 | Engross
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Exempts full-time members of the capitol police from the seven (7) day waiting period and other requirements for purchasing concealable firearms or rifles and shotguns. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-29 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7539 | Engross
Sine Die | MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Authorizes the division of motor vehicles to issue special license plates in recognition and support of The Preservation Society of Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-29 To Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee |
| RI | H7019 | Engross
Sine Die | EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM - Establishes "workplace readiness week". It requires all public high schools, including charter schools, to annually observe that week by providing information to students on their rights as workers and specifies the topics t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-24 To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H7027 | Intro
Sine Die | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- INSPECTOR GENERAL - Establishes the office of inspector general as an independent administrative agency charged with the responsibility to investigate, detect, and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-22 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H8295 | 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] | 2024-05-22 To House Corporations Committee |
| RI | H7913 | Intro
Sine Die | EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT - Modifies the current law to allow for approval of construction projects within school districts, rather than needing the project to be commenced by a certain date, permitting the municipality to take adv... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-21 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H7033 | Intro
Sine Die | HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES RATES - Provides the executive office of health and human services would submit to the US Department of Health and Human Services a state plan ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-15 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H7037 | Intro
Sine Die | TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION - Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wigs that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-14 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H7447 | Engross
Sine Die | CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION - Considers election officials and poll workers "public officials" for purposes of the prohibition on making threats to public officials. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7742 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- SMALL CLAIMS AND CONSUMER CLAIMS - Amends procedures and fees relative to claims of appeal in small claims actions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7739 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE - Amends the filing fees and time frame for certain claims of appeal to superior court. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-13 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H7490 | Intro
Sine Die | HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT - Establishes a tax credit against income tax based on eligible expenses incurred for care and support of an eligible family member. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-09 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H8031 | Intro
Sine Die | HUMAN SERVICES -- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT - Increases the state's share of supplementary assistance to individuals living in a state-licensed assisted-living residence from $332.00 to $352.00, of which $140.00 would be allocated to the personal needs a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-09 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H8206 | Intro
Sine Die | TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION - Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a Rhode Island domestic nonprofit corporation, located in Warwick, Rhode Island. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-09 To House Municipal Government & Housing Committee |
| RI | H8260 | Pass | House Resolution Commemorating May 11-18, 2024, As "quahog Week 2024" In The State Of Rhode Island [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-09 House read and passed |