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died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 8587: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates health insurance coverage for medically necessary hormonal/non-hormonal therapy to treat symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause, if therapy is recommended by qualified healthcare provider licensed in RI and has proven safe and effective.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for medically necessary menopausal therapy, expanding access and strengthening health benefits.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Jenni Furtado (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 8578: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT ACT OF 2013

This bill, known as the Family Caregivers Support Act of 2013, aims to protect employees who care for family members from discrimination in the workplace. It makes it illegal for employers to refuse to hire someone, fire them, or penalize them in any way because of their caregiving duties. The law also requires employers to consider requests for flexible schedules or remote work to handle medical appointments and therapy, unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the business. Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees have some flexibility if they can prove that meeting these requests would be too burdensome. If a caregiver believes their rights were violated, the Human Rights Commission is authorized to investigate and order remedies such as reinstatement, back pay, and compensation.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects employees' ability to provide caregiving, supporting access to health services and family care.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects employees from discrimination due to caregiving duties and mandates reasonable accommodation, directly advancing worker rights.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SR 3183: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO 401 TECH BRIDGE TO STUDY AND EXPLORE SEAGLIDERS IN RHODE ISLAND

This bill allocates $250,000 to 401 Tech Bridge to study and explore the potential of seagliders in Rhode Island. The funds are designated for a feasibility study conducted in partnership with the Rhode Island Seaglider Initiative to assess how these electric, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles could operate within the state's coastal areas. The resolution aims to evaluate whether seagliders can support local economic goals, such as reducing carbon emissions and improving transportation options, without making any guarantees about their future implementation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $250,000 in funding for a feasibility study, directly advancing the budget topic through new appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds a study on seagliders, which are electric vehicles that can reduce carbon emissions and improve transport efficiency, aligning with clean energy goals.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds study of seagliders, electric vehicles that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, directly advancing environmental goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds a study on seagliders as a potential sustainable transportation mode to reduce emissions and improve coastal transport.75% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7702: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

HB 7702 modifies Rhode Island's personal income tax calculation by adding back certain federal tax exclusions to residents' adjusted gross income. It specifically requires adding nonqualified withdrawals from tuition savings programs (e.g., withdrawals not used for education costs) and federal PPP loan forgiveness exceeding $250,000. The bill also allows a deduction of up to $500 ($1,000 for joint filers) for contributions to Rhode Island's tuition savings program, subject to limits like excluding rollovers or non-participant contributions. This directly affects residents using tuition savings accounts or receiving federal stimulus funds, altering their taxable income for state tax purposes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loopholes by making nonqualified tuition withdrawals and large PPP forgiveness taxable, increasing state revenue. Limited tuition savings deduction is offset by revenue gain, strengthening tax base.95% confidence
Nathan Biah (D) Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Greg Costantino (D) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7703: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION TAX

HB 7703 suspends the 4% gross earnings tax on electric and gas utility companies until January 1, 2036. This directly affects corporations primarily engaged in electricity generation/sale or gas distribution, reducing their tax burden during this period. The bill amends tax law to temporarily halt this specific 4% tax rate (previously applied to electricity/gas companies) starting January 1, 2027. The suspension covers all gross earnings from these core utility services, excluding related deductions for wholesale sales. The policy change provides a fixed tax relief period without altering other tax rates for telecommunications or other sectors.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill suspends 4% utility tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax collection for budget purposes per explicit tax suspension language.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tom Noret (D) Deb Fellela (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7824: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Terminates the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTerminates $5M annual allocation to infrastructure bank for energy programs, defunding a specific budget item.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyTerminates $5M annual funding for energy efficiency programs, defunding a key initiative that supports renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency goals.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationTerminates $5M annual allocation to infrastructure bank for energy efficiency programs, directly cutting transportation infrastructure funding as infrastructure banks fund transportation projects.85% confidence
Charlene Lima (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 7751: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- LITIGATION LENDING AGREEMENTS

HB 7751 requires litigation financing agreements (where third parties advance money to litigants in exchange for repayment from case proceeds) to comply with the state’s interest rate limits. It directly affects individuals and businesses using these agreements to fund legal cases, as all repayment terms - regardless of contract wording like "investment" or "use fees" - are treated as interest under usury laws. The bill makes it illegal for lenders to charge rates exceeding state limits, even if repayment depends on case outcomes. This ensures such agreements cannot bypass standard loan regulations.
Doc Corvese (D) Brandon Potter (D) Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D) Katie Kazarian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 2746: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

SB 2746 directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to create a special license plate for individuals working in the manufacturing industry. This bill does not change vehicle registration laws but adds a new plate option specifically for manufacturing workers. The key mechanism is the administrative creation of this plate type by the Division of Motor Vehicles. It directly affects manufacturing industry employees who choose to display this specialized plate on their vehicles.
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
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