| 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 | H7029 | Pass | PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFITS - Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7022 | Pass | WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- ACT ON COASTS -- COASTAL RESILIENCY - Requires the chief resilience officer (CRO) be charged with creation/maintenance/updating of the state's resiliency/recovery program along with climate change resiliency plan with ocean/r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7446 | Pass | FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT - Substitutes the current lists of controlled substances in the general laws with the current version of title 21 of the code of federal regulations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7543 | Pass | EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT - Provides the state's share of the basic program and approved expenditures would be paid to the city of East Providence in twelve (12) monthly installments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8226 | Pass | TAXATION -- MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAILER EXCISE TAX ELIMINATION ACT OF 1998 - Repeals the provision setting a different timeline for reimbursement of East Providence for the FY 2025, and would bring East Providence in line with other municipalities in t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8342 | Pass | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Redefines misdemeanors for expungement purposes and make prior felonies, subsequently reclassified as misdemeanors, eligible for expungement pursuant to sections 12-1.3-2 and 12-1.3-3.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-26
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7777 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION -- RHODE ISLAND -- IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION - Establishes trade commission to advance economic interests of Rhode Island and Ireland.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7826 | Pass | BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES - Amends the conditions upon which a nurse would be exempt from certain licensing requirements to include eligibility to practice, before taking and receiving results of the National Council Licensure Examination ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-25
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8174 | Pass | EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID - Expands the law on school lunch service contracts requirements that provides for payment to workers/aides for 180 days or the contract for the school year, exclusive of paid time off, including vacation days or other forms ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-24
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H7220 | Pass | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES - Allows manufacturer-wineries to sell up to three (3) drinks of wine for on-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site consumption or three (3) bottles of wine for off-site ...
[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 | H7053 | Engross
Sine Die | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Permits those persons with felony convictions to have up to six misdemeanor offenses expunged from their criminal record.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-13
House passed Sub A |
| RI | H8365 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring Representative Brianna Henries For Her Service To The People Of The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-13
House read and passed |
| RI | H7427 | Pass | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- EXCAVATION NEAR UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES - Amends the provision of notice to be provided for the release of any hazardous gas or liquid as determined by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admini...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7612 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Requires school districts to provide the parent/guardian of a student with an individualized education program (IEP) with information concerning the achieving a better life experie...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H8252 | Intro
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT - Makes several pro-consumer changes to the "Fair claims settlement practices act".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12
To House Corporations Committee |
| 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 | H8359 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Condolences On The Passing Of Louis M. Pulner, Esq.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-12
House read and passed |
| RI | H7197 | Engross
Sine Die | INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Increases insurance coverage for hearing aids from one thousand five hundred dollars to one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars, per ear, for all people regardless of age.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
To Senate Health and Human Services Committee |
| RI | H7263 | Pass | STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS - Creates the law enforcement officer's due process accountability and transparency act.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H8318 | Intro
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION - Clarifies the statute of limitations for all causes of action not otherwise time barred that seek damages arising out of or related to the design/construction/supervision/or insp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-11
To House 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 | H7603 | Pass | PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT - Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-10
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H7976 | Engross
Sine Die | COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- CONDITIONAL ESCHEAT OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS IN COURT REGISTRIES - Updates the process by which the Supreme Court reports, holds, and escheats unclaimed property in the court registries.
[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 | H7893 | Engross
Sine Die | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE - Establishes building safety code standards for multi-dwelling buildings and requires the development of recommendations for resolving any conflicts between fire safety codes and the building codes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-07
To Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee |
| RI | H8303 | Intro
Sine Die | BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- EMPLOYEE CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK - Allows a qualified vendor to apply to the office of attorney general for a criminal records check.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-06
To House Health & Human Services Committee |
| 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 | H7663 | Pass | HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS - Requires the division of vital records to ensure that the records are accessible to the local registrars and grant local registrars the authority to issue certified copies of certificates and records.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-04
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H7975 | Pass | DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DIVORCE AND SEPARATION - Permits state child support agencies to bring actions under the child support statute on behalf of a noncustodial parent who is incarcerated and unable to pay child support.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-06-04
Signed by Governor |
| 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 | H7216 | Engross
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] | 2024-05-29
To Senate Judiciary 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 | 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 | H8179 | Intro
Sine Die | EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES - Relieves East Providence from providing any educational/financial resources to children in the CRAFT program or other Bradley Hospital programs. Requires the school district of origin where the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-21
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H8243 | Intro
Sine Die | TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS - Provides an option for members to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, upon reaching twenty-five (25) years of total service or after twenty (20) year...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-21
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H8287 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming May Of 2024, To Be "jewish American Heritage Month" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-21
House read and passed |
| 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 | H7035 | Intro
Sine Die | BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Appropriates $1,875,000 for the creation of a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline within the department of behavioral healthca...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-15
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H8030 | Intro
Sine Die | PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -- GENERAL PROVISIONS - Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, ...
[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 | H7335 | Intro
Sine Die | LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES - Requires that the state's share to public libraries be fixed at twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount appropriated by the city or town in their budgets for fiscal year 2024, utilizing funds from the general fun...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-05-14
To House Finance Committee |
