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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SR 3225: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill creates a special twenty-one-member legislative commission to study how Rhode Island manages waste sludge from wastewater and pollution control facilities. The commission includes representatives from government agencies, industry groups, local communities, and academic experts, with members serving without pay. Its main task is to review current practices, particularly at the Woonsocket incinerator, and propose sustainable solutions like new disposal technologies. The group must submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, after which the commission will dissolve.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a commission to study sludge management and propose sustainable solutions, aiming to improve waste disposal and pollution control.85% confidence
Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Dawn Euer (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 8463: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

This bill amends existing laws to make it a crime for individuals in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections to use force or weapons against correctional officers. Specifically, it prohibits inmates from resisting lawful requests or directives given by officers, while maintaining separate rules for resisting arrests by peace officers. Anyone found guilty of violating this provision could face a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The law applies directly to people already held in correctional facilities and aims to establish clear consequences for physical resistance within those institutions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens correctional security by criminalizing inmate violence against officers, protecting law enforcement and maintaining order.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 8400: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

This bill prohibits the Quonset Development Corporation from approving or operating thermal waste conversion facilities, such as pyrolysis plants, within the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park. The law defines these facilities as those that use high heat to turn solid waste or biomass into fuels, energy, or chemicals and applies to all land managed by the corporation. It includes a "sunset clause" that will automatically end the prohibition on February 1, 2027, allowing such facilities to be considered again after that date. Additionally, the bill protects any projects that were already lawfully started before it takes effect from being shut down immediately.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts thermal waste conversion facilities, limiting renewable energy development and waste-to-energy infrastructure.85% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Carol McEntee (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 8384: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW

HB 8384 introduces "Casey's Law," which allows judges to impose stricter penalties on drivers convicted of misdemeanors or felonies if they are found to have acted out of "road rage." The bill defines road rage as intentionally aggressive, harassing, or dangerous behavior directed at other drivers or passengers on public roads. If a court determines beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime resulted from such behavior, the driver faces additional consequences, including mandatory fines, potential license suspension, and longer prison terms for felony offenses. All fines collected under this new provision must be placed into a dedicated fund to support public awareness campaigns about safe driving. This law does not create a new crime but rather adds enhanced sentencing options for existing offenses motivated by road rage.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes stricter penalties and mandatory fines for road rage, expanding criminalization and limiting judicial discretion.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by imposing stricter penalties for road rage, protecting drivers and passengers.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Bob Phillips (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3119: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MUNICIPAL POLICE ARBITRATION

Extends provisions of an existing collective bargaining agreement for municipal police arbitration purposes until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration award is rendered.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends collective bargaining agreement provisions for municipal police, supporting labor relations and protecting workers' rights through arbitration mechanisms.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3028: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE

Prohibits healthcare providers and health plans from denying the payment of a medical bill, solely because the bill may have arisen from a third-party claim.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents denial of medical bill payment based on third-party claims, protecting patient access to healthcare services and strengthening financial protections for patients.85% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3065: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires that reimbursement rates for certified mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reimbursement rates for mobile response services equal to Medicaid rates, ensuring adequate funding for critical healthcare stabilization services.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3060: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from the office of health insurance commissioner to operate such a business in this state and empowers the commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates pharmacy benefit managers to protect consumers and ensure oversight, strengthening healthcare system integrity.75% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Val Lawson (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3059: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES

This bill strengthens oversight of pharmacy benefits managers in Rhode Island by requiring them to register with the state and submit detailed annual reports about their financial relationships with insurers. It prohibits these managers from forcing pharmacies to substitute generic drugs without prescriber approval and bans them from stopping pharmacists from sharing pricing information with patients. The legislation also prevents pharmacy benefits managers from charging copayments that exceed what pharmacies are paid and mandates a clear appeals process for disputes over drug pricing. These changes directly affect pharmacy benefits managers, insurers, pharmacies, and patients who use prescription drug coverage in the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens pharmacy oversight, protects patient rights to generic drugs and pricing information, and prevents forced substitutions without prescriber approval.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Val Lawson (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3169: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW

This bill introduces enhanced penalties for drivers convicted of road rage, which is defined as intentionally aggressive, harassing, or dangerous behavior directed at other drivers or passengers on public roads. The law applies to existing misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle offenses, adding mandatory fines, license suspensions, and potential additional prison time when a conviction is linked to road rage. Prosecutors must formally allege road rage as a factor during the charging process, and courts must hold sentencing hearings where both sides can present evidence about the defendant's intent. All fines collected under this provision go into a dedicated fund used to promote public awareness about road rage and encourage safer driving practices.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory penalties and expands criminalization of road rage, adding fines, suspensions, and prison time without clear reform or rehabilitation focus.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by increasing penalties for road rage, protecting drivers and passengers from aggressive behavior.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2985: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances domestic violence reporting procedures and information collection, improving law enforcement accountability and victim protection within criminal justice system85% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Alana DiMario (D) Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D) Dawn Euer (D)
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