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died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 8156: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Creates the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Services Fund in Rhode Island to provide state funding for nonprofit organizations that deliver direct services to survivors of domestic violence.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates state fund for domestic violence survivor services, directly supporting victim protection and reform within criminal justice framework.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 8177: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 988 CALL CENTER FUNDING AND OPERATIONS ACT

Establishes a fund and the operations necessary for a hotline for suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis management. Also instates a monthly surcharge on telephone lines to fund the 988 call center.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates telephone line surcharge to fund 988 suicide prevention hotline, advancing essential public health program funding via new tax mechanism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline via phone surcharge, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Nathan Biah (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 7689: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows lawful permanent residents immediate access to benefits, increasing financial support without waiting period, directly enhancing immigrant services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases cash benefits to 100% of federal poverty level and removes waiting period for lawful permanent residents, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Scott Slater (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Arthur Handy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7258: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO BE USED FOR INCENTIVES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOLD AT PARTICIPATING BONUS BUCKS OUTLETS IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill appropriates $200,000 to fund Rhode Island's Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program. It provides low-income SNAP recipients with double the value of their benefits when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at participating local farmers markets and farmstands. The funds directly support both low-income families accessing nutritious food and small-scale Rhode Island farms selling produce. The money will be administered by Farm Fresh RI to sustain this existing program, which has distributed over $1.7 million since 2009.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $200,000 to fund Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks Program, supporting low-income SNAP recipients and local farms through nutrition incentives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds public health program (Farm Fresh Bonus Bucks) promoting nutritious food access, preventing diet-related illnesses, aligning with public health initiatives under healthcare.85% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 7241: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT

HB 7241 establishes a state tax credit for Rhode Island residents who provide unpaid care to qualifying family members. It allows eligible caregivers (earning under $50,000 individually or $100,000 jointly) to claim a 50% credit on out-of-pocket expenses for caregiving, capped at $1,000 annually. Eligible expenses include home modifications, medical equipment, hiring aides, or respite care, but exclude insurance-covered costs or general home maintenance. The credit applies to expenses incurred after 2026 for family members aged 65+ or with disability benefits who live with the caregiver and need help with at least two basic self-care tasks (like bathing or dressing).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (50% on expenses, capped $1k) for lower-income caregivers ($50k/$100k threshold), directly offering tax relief to middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for healthcare-related caregiving expenses (medical equipment, respite care), reducing financial barriers to care access for families.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7259: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK

HR 7259 is a joint resolution appropriating $3,000,000 from the state treasury to the Rhode Island Food Bank for fiscal year 2026-2027. It directly supports the Food Bank’s operations, which serve 137 member agencies across Rhode Island, as federal SNAP benefits for approximately 32,000 residents are set to decrease or end due to recent federal legislation. The resolution authorizes the state controller to fund the Food Bank as needed through vouchers, addressing increased demand for food assistance amid rising food insecurity. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, and it applies solely to state budget allocation for the Food Bank.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M state funds to support food bank amid federal SNAP cuts, funding essential public service to address increased demand for food assistance.90% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D) David Morales (D) Enrique Sanchez (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 2249: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS

Authorizes an annual two and one-half percent (2.5%) escalation for all active and retired police and firefighter's retirement pension allowance, compounded each year on January 1 following the year of retirement and continuing yearly, on that date.
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 2247: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

SB 2247 amends retirement rules to allow retired state employees to work in specific part-time roles without losing retirement benefits. It permits retired teachers to teach at state colleges (capped at $25,000 annually), retired nurses to provide per diem care at state facilities (capped at 75 working days yearly), and retired driver education instructors to teach (capped at $15,000 annually), with no additional retirement contributions or service credits. Employers must report such employment monthly to the retirement board. The bill also includes other exemptions, like for mayors or school committee members, but these do not grant additional retirement benefits.
Bob Britto (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HR 7324: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds essential housing program via $500k appropriation, aligning with fiscal support for public services and government spending priorities.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Sojourner House's housing program for vulnerable individuals fleeing danger, directly advancing affordable housing access and homelessness support.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 14, 2026

HB 7319: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

Eliminates the sunset on the provision of funding, modify eligibility requirement to 85% of state median income and expand funding to at least 20 hours per week.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands funding eligibility and hours for Rhode Island Works Program, increasing access to employment support services and strengthening workforce participation.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Scott Slater (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D)
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