| RI | H5544 | Pass | Includes in the definition of unprofessional conduct performing a pelvic examination without consent of an anesthetized or unconscious female patient.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-14
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5599 | Pass | Eliminates the words "moral turpitude" as a cause of refusal to issue a license to various professionals.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-13
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6210 | Pass | Provides patients opportunity to opt out of information disclosure under HIE.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-12
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5370 | Pass | Requires health insurers to accommodate the request for communication in the form and format requested by the insured.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5571 | Pass | Raises the legal age for persons to purchase or be sold or delivered certain tobacco products, electronic nicotine-delivery systems and liquid nicotine containers from eighteen (18) years of age to twenty-one (21) years of age.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5760 | Pass | Creates a forest conservation commission, to be coordinated with the department of environmental management, to seek new funding and identify incentives for landowners to maintain their land as forest.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6426 | Pass | To Vacate The Forfeiture Or Revocation Of The Charter Of Taylor & Sons, Inc.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-07
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H6432 | Pass | Permits the dockside sale of allowable live lobsters, crabs and live whelk upon issuance of a direct sale dealer license by the department of environmental management to a commercial fishing license holder.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-06
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5353 | Pass | Creates the "Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act" which requires training of teachers/students/school personnel regarding suicide awareness and prevention, and the establishment of a conflict resolution process between teachers or school personnel/stude...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6215 | Pass | Amends the definition of sexual orientation. Allows cases in superior court. Allows mediation prior to superior court case. Prohibits court order unless attorney fee waiver is signed. Repeals exemptions to sexual discrimination.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6309 | Pass | Creates Certificate PC for public institutions of higher learning to employ CB journey person electricians for minor electrical work on their premises.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-02
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H5654 | Pass | Name a certain portion of Sand Hill Cove Road in Narragansett, "E. Richard Durfee Road".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-01
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6489 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Deepest Sympathy Of The Passing Of Patricia Ann Diprete
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-01
House read and passed |
| RI | H6490 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Barbara A. Hackey
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-07-01
House read and passed |
| RI | H5919 | Engross
Sine Die | Repeals the expiration provisions that major facility projects or other public improvements comply with green building standards, thereby requiring major facility projects of state agencies to be construed to LEED standards.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-30
House read and passed |
| RI | H6396 | Intro
Sine Die | Prohibits the sale of certain flavored tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
To House Health & Human Services Committee |
| RI | H6464 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides for the sealing and unsealing of court files in residential eviction proceedings and provides that any eviction for nonpayment of rent, in which the rent arrearage is paid through a rent relief program, shall remain sealed permanently.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
To House Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6484 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the general assembly to provide race, ethnicity and gender impact statements as to all legislation, addressing the disproportionate impact of the legislation on people of color and gender.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
To House State Government & Elections Committee |
| RI | H6481 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Condolences On The Passing Of Patrick Michael Mannix
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-29
House read and passed |
| RI | H6044 | Engross
Sine Die | Creates a special license plate for the not for profit Atlantic Shark Institute.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-28
House read and passed |
| RI | H5853 | Engross
Sine Die | Forbids an employer to require an employee to execute a nondisclosure agreement or non-disparagement agreement regarding alleged violations of civil rights or criminal conduct as a condition of employment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H6471 | Pass | House Resolution Extending Deepest Condolences On The Tragic Passing Of Valentin Cardona Sanchez
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-25
House read and passed |
| RI | H5469 | Pass | House Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations On The Issues Relating To Lateral Access Along The Rhode Island Shoreline (prevents A Person From Being Prosecuted For Fishing, Gathering Seaweed, Swimmin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-23
House passed Sub A |
| RI | H6095 | Pass | Removes all references to "and Providence Plantations" in statutes relating to the judiciary, in accordance with the constitutional amendment approved by the voters on November 3, 2020.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-23
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6463 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating Dr. David Dooley On His Retirement As The President Of The University Of Rhode Island On July 31, 2021, After Twelve Years Of Exemplary Service To The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-23
House read and passed |
| RI | H5887 | Pass | Permits URI Board of Trustees to attend open public board meetings remotely.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-11
Signed by Governor |
| RI | H6415 | Pass | House Resolution Congratulating The Junior League Of Rhode Island On The 100th Anniversary Of Its Founding
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-10
House read and passed |
| RI | H6219 | Intro
Sine Die | Allows labor organizations/unions to organize any employees who work for employers in an industry that is regulated by the medical marijuana act or cannabis-regulated industry.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-09
To House Labor Committee |
| RI | H6406 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of William L. Condon
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H6405 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Elizabeth Violet Bucci
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-08
House read and passed |
| RI | H5600 | Engross
Sine Die | Includes the general assembly elections within the category of elections subject to the risk- limiting audits within the jurisdiction of the board of elections.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-04
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| RI | H5888 | Engross
Sine Die | Allows URI board of trustees to make small procurements up to $50,000 for construction/$10,000 for all other purchases with annual increases in the federal CPI.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-04
To Senate Education Committee |
| RI | H6388 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Allene Ramona Maynard
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-06-03
House read and passed |
| RI | H5593 | Pass | Renames the landing in South Kingstown known as Wordens Pond Landing to Holley Landing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-27
Effective without Governor's signature |
| RI | H5537 | Intro
Sine Die | Defines light duty, non-emergency and zero emission vehicles and requires the state to convert its fleet of vehicles to no less than fifty percent (50%) of vehicles in those categories by the year 2029.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-25
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5807 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs department of administration to promulgate regulations giving preferences in the awarding of state contracts to certain business enterprises.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-25
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5684 | Intro
Sine Die | Exempts bicycles from sales and use tax.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-20
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H6345 | Pass | House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The Honorable Judge William C. Hillman (retired)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-18
House read and passed |
| RI | H6340 | Pass | House Resolution Proclaiming May 16th Through 22nd Of 2021 As "emergency Medical Services Week" In The State Of Rhode Island
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-18
House read and passed |
| RI | H6318 | Intro
Sine Die | House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management To Submit A Report On Changes To The Parking Areas Under The Governance Of The Dem
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-17
To House State Government & Elections Committee |
| RI | H6317 | Intro
Sine Die | House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Executive Office Of Health And Human Services (eohhs) To Create A Covid-19 Surge Plan For Handling The Increasing Need For Behavioral Health Services And Substance Use Disorder Treatments
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-15
To House State Government & Elections Committee |
| RI | H5449 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires auditor general to conduct audit of Medicaid programs administered by MCOs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5542 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the executive office of health and human services to increase income disregards for certain Medicare programs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5628 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a universal, comprehensive, affordable single-payer health care insurance program which shall be referred to as, "the Rhode Island Comprehensive Health Insurance Program" (RICHIP)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5788 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a pay for success program to raise funds from non-state government investors to pay for addressing social challenges. If there are positive results, the state would repay the investors with interest.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5790 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases the income eligibility limit for medical assistance coverage for seniors and disabled individuals from one hundred percent (100%) to one hundred thirty-three percent (133%) of federal poverty level.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H5811 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the participation and input of the EOHHS, DHS, DCYF and BHDDH in medical assistance and public assistance caseload estimating conferences and the generation of monthly data to the members of the case load estimating conference.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H6046 | Intro
Sine Die | House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island State Auditor General To Conduct Or Oversee A Study Or Audit On The Privatization Of Rhode Island's Medicaid Programs
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H6268 | Intro
Sine Die | Increases reimbursement rates for behavioral health providers over a five (5) year period. The minimum increase per year would be four percent (4%) resulting in a total increase of twenty-three and four tenths percent (23.4%).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-13
To House Finance Committee |
| RI | H6335 | Pass | House Resolution Honoring And Recognizing Each And Every Rhode Island School Teacher As 2021 "teachers Of The Year"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2021-05-12
House read and passed |
