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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2034: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

SB 2034 requires all health insurance plans sold in the state to cover at least one type of buprenorphine (used for opioid use disorder treatment) without any copayment or deductible for every 12-month plan year. It applies directly to insured individuals in the state who use these insurance plans, starting January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that plans provide this coverage for all forms of buprenorphine administration, eliminating out-of-pocket costs for this medication. Plans may still apply deductibles for health savings account (HSA) pairs, but early implementation before 2027 is permitted.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for buprenorphine without copay/deductible, improving access to opioid use disorder treatment per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Melissa Murray (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2010: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACT

SB 2010 requires health insurers in Rhode Island to disclose how they use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage claims and coverage decisions, particularly for denials of medically necessary care. Insurers must document AI-driven decisions for five years, report system details to regulators, and ensure licensed healthcare providers review and approve any AI-related denial of medically necessary care before finalizing it. The bill mandates transparency about AI models, training data, and performance metrics, while requiring annual reports to the governor and legislature on insurer AI usage. This directly affects health insurers, enrollees (policyholders), and healthcare providers involved in coverage decisions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer transparency in AI-driven coverage denials, requires provider review of medically necessary care denials, protecting patient access and rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency and accountability for AI use in health insurance claims, requiring disclosure of AI models and provider review of denials, aligning with consumer protection regulations.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7114: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

HB 7114 permits schools to assign special community service as a disciplinary measure for students who bully others based on religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. This policy directly affects students who commit such bullying and school administrators implementing disciplinary actions. The key provision replaces traditional punishments (like suspension) with community service for these specific types of bullying incidents. The bill does not define bullying but offers an alternative consequence for violations targeting these protected characteristics. It is currently under review by the House Education committee.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides alternative disciplinary measure (community service) for bullying based on protected characteristics, promoting school safety and student well-being per its title and summary.85% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Susan Donovan (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Brian Newberry (R)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7138: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Enables the Rhode Island public transit authority (RIPTA) to work with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) to allow commuter rail passes to be used as dual passes for both RIPTA and MBTA.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables dual commuter rail passes between RIPTA and MBTA, improving transit interoperability and convenience for riders.85% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) John Lombardi (D)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2086: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from the sales tax firearm safety equipment, storage devices, gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks and biometric locks.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts firearm safety items from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening budget management through tax reduction.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Meghan Kallman (D) David Tikoian (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7152: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

HB 7152 increases the property tax exemption for veterans from $1,000 to $6,000 specifically for municipal taxes. This directly affects veterans who own property in municipalities covered by this bill. The key provision raises the exemption amount, reducing the taxable value of their primary residence. The bill is currently pending in the House Municipal Government & Housing committee after being referred on January 16, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for veterans, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax exemption for veterans from $1k to $6k, reducing their tax burden on primary residences - a direct benefit expansion.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D) David Place (R)
passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2269: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

Requires a housing code enforcement officer to give a copy of any housing code violation notice to all tenants of the building affected by an alleged housing code violation, along with any hearing dates scheduled for the violation.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires housing code violation notices to be given to all tenants, strengthening tenant rights and transparency in enforcement procedures.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D) Dawn Euer (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7269: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES

Excludes portable solar generation devices intended primarily to offset part of a customer's electricity consumption from the definition of eligible net-metering system.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill excludes portable solar devices from net metering eligibility, restricting consumer access to renewable energy incentives and weakening clean energy adoption for portable systems.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7070: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Provides for the operation and duties of natural organic reduction for the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Disposition facilities would be used for either cremation or natural organic reduction.
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Michelle McGaw (D) June Speakman (D)
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