| RI | H5684 | Pass | Provides identity theft protections by requiring reporting of breaches by certain municipal and state agencies, and requires notice to collective bargaining agents where required and requires an explanation of remediation services. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5962 | Pass | Raises aggregate reporting to $200, individual/PAC contributions to $2,000. Defines FMV/accounts payable. Prohibits financing to candidates owing fines to BOE. Exempts candidates from aggregate reporting. Provides public financing for primaries in 20... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H6255 | Pass | Amends TO INCORPORATE THE STONE BRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT AND TO FURNISH A SUPPLY OF WATER FOR THE NEW TOWN OF TIVERTON, in order to clarify the eligibility of district residents to vote at district meetings. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H6510 | Pass | Concurrent Resolution Relating To Approval For A Submerged Land Lease In Connection With The Revolution Wind Project [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-27 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5174 | Pass | Provides a definition of the recognizable high tide line for the public's rights and privileges of the shore. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5435 | Pass | Requires the state crime laboratory to conduct an audit of DNA samples in the DNA databank to ascertain the rate of compliance with DNA recording requirements. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6128 | Pass | Requires every school district/local education agency/city/town to report each fiscal year relating to funding/ administrative/program information from the American Rescue plan, elementary/secondary school emergency relief, and state/local recovery f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6163 | Pass | Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Task Force To Improve The Long-term Outcomes And Reduce Recidivism Of Females Within The Criminal Justice Population (creates A 19 Member Task Force Whose Purpose It Would Be To Improve Outcomes And Red... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-26 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5737 | Pass | Amends the interstate nurse licensure compact and adopts an enhanced and more comprehensive version of the compact, to allow nurses to hold a multi-state license allowing them to practice across state lines without having to obtain multiple licenses. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6060 | Pass | Establishes a land use calendar within the superior court, effective January 1, 2024. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-24 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5562 | Pass | Provides additional earned time for good behavior or program participation or completion for prisoners not serving a life sentence. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5801 | Pass | Add a "national touring production" to the productions that are considered an "accredited theater production" for purposes of musical and theatrical production tax credits and extends the sunset of the credits to July 1 2027. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-23 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5034 | Pass | Provides that only facilities located within the state be eligible for renewal permits or new permits to operate as official inspection stations for the inspection of vehicles, and the issuance of official certificates of inspection and approval. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5463 | Pass | Provides that the maximum aggregate amounts for small purchases within the chapter on state purchases be adjusted to not exceed $25,000 for construction and $10,000 for all other purchases. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5591 | Pass | Eliminates repealed statute references and create a mechanism for employees to enforce their existing right to continuation of medical benefits and annual report by DLT. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5607 | Pass | Changes the definition of "street rod" motor vehicle to include a reference to its registration certificate and not its title. It also changes the meaning of "custom vehicle" by adding a reference to its registration certificate. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5550 | Pass | Prohibits the sale: eff. 1/1/24 of screw/bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps; eff. 1/1/25 of pin-base type compact and linear fluorescent lamps with civil penalties for violations. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-22 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5345 | Pass | Provides that Rhode Island assents to the provisions of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act relative to the Preventive Controls for Animal Food Regulation (PCAF) regulations. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5457 | Pass | Establishes regulations for the registration and operation of low-speed vehicles in this state. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-21 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5127 | Pass | Directs the department of corrections to collect information from individuals entering its custody: sex, race, nativity (country of origin), religion, and level of education. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5074 | Pass | Provides that certain public works renovation projects that include glazing work would have that work performed by North American contractor certification certified companies. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5204 | Pass | Requires the secretary of housing to create a consumer guide of landlord-tenant laws to be updated annually. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5374 | Pass | Allows participating municipalities to elect to its employees the deferred compensation plans offered by the state. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5462 | Pass | Designates a liaison position within the secretary of state's office to formulate communication between the department of state and the board of elections and adds accessible voting devices to the equipment maintained by secretary of state. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5660 | Pass | Brings state law into federal compliance by prohibiting or otherwise lending this use of refrigerant designated as acceptable pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7671k as long as the refrigerant is listed and installed in accordance therewith. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6239 | Pass | Requires landlords to register certain identifying information on a statewide registry and for pre-1978 properties, provide a valid certificate of conformance with the lead hazard mitigation act. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6348 | Pass | Legalize iGaming by patrons located in the State of Rhode Island. Effective 3/1/2024. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-20 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5226 | Pass | Creates a new section which provides a streamlined adoption process for children born through assisted reproduction and who need adoption to confirm, not establish, their legal parentage to protect them against discrimination in all jurisdictions. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5489 | Pass | Adds a new chapter which defines "living donor" and prohibits insurers from denying health insurance, including disability insurance and long-term care disability insurance on the basis of individual's status as a "living donor". [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5517 | Pass | Requires the secretary of state to maintain and provide to the public, an online directory of government officials and a limited number of printed government directories and eliminate the legislative manual used by the secretary of state. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5560 | Pass | Enhances the rights of consumers by adding the requirement that the vendor or manufacturer maintain records of any reported defects or repairs of a device, making it easier for a consumer to enforce their rights under the law. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-19 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5089 | Engross 50% | Requires that when a person causes an injury requiring medical assistance to a human by firearm, archery, or crossbow while hunting or trapping, the initial responding entity must immediately make a report to DEM. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5075 | Engross 50% | Exempts used vehicles sold "for parts only" or purchased at end of their lease term by the current lessee that have a valid certificate of inspection affixed to the windshield, from the requirement that dealers of used vehicles conduct a new inspecti... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5333 | Engross 50% | Amends the provisions for prompt payment of monies owed by the department of administration to their contractors or subcontractors. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15 To Senate Finance Committee |
| RI | H5784 | Engross 50% | Creates a new motor vehicle registration for "forestry vehicles"/provides that forest product operations are permitted uses within all zoning districts of a municipality except where prohibited. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-15 To Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee |
| RI | H5117 | Pass | Establishes separate disclosure requirements for the sale of vacant land and for the sale of real property and improvements consisting of a house or building containing one to four (4) dwelling units. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5897 | Pass | Transfers jurisdiction of child endangerment offenses from the family court to the superior court. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5906 | Pass | Ensures that communications between court appointed interpreters and limited-English-proficient individuals involved in legal proceedings in the courts are confidential. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14 Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6386 | Pass | $1,250,000) TO FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WATER SYSTEM (Authorizes the Stone Bridge Fire District in the town of Tiverton to issue bonds to an amount not exceeding one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,250,000). [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-14 Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5475 | Intro 25% | Removes the exemption from the state hotel tax for residences rented in their entirety. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13 To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5687 | Engross 50% | Amends provisions of law relative to the disclosure of confidential healthcare information and records and the disclosure thereof occurring through electronic means. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13 Committee recommends passage in concurrence |
| RI | H6198 | Engross 50% | Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5014 | Engross 50% | Allows for the licensing of surgical assistants to assist doctors in performing surgeries. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12 To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| RI | H5352 | Intro 25% | Defines a patient-provider relationship as when the healthcare professional agrees to undertake diagnosis and treatment of the patient and the patient agrees to be treated. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12 Meeting postponed (06/12/2023) |
| RI | H5330 | Engross 50% | Regulates the distribution of the product known as "Kratom". Violations are subject to administrative fines from $500 to $1,000. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5559 | Engross 50% | Prohibits the sale or offer for sale in this state of any cosmetic that was developed or manufactured using cosmetic testing on animals, if the testing was conducted or contracted by the manufacturer or any supplier on or after July 1, 2024. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6512 | Intro 25% | Joint Resolution Amending The Joint Resolution Creating A Permanent Legislative Commission On Child Care In Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Amend The Commission Name, Membership, Appointment Process, Purpose, Funding Allowance Designation, Timeli... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-10 To House Health & Human Services Committee |
| RI | H5558 | Engross 50% | Provides that the trapping and subsequent release of any unowned feral or free roaming cat for the purpose of spaying or neutering of the cat would not be considered abandonment. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6505 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring And Congratulating Neil D. Steinberg On His Retirement As The President And Ceo Of The Rhode Island Foundation [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-08 House read and passed |
| RI | H6498 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring And Thanking Father Andrew G. George For 40 Years Of Faithful Service To God And The Parish Of The Church Of The Annunciation [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-07 House read and passed |