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died · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 7946: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE PROTECT MENTAL HEALTH ACT

Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Michelle McGaw (D)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2897: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of MAP Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and MAP Development Corporation, located in the city of Providence. Effective retroactively to 12/31/2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2584: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOME-FIT DWELLING UNITS

Creates the home-fit dwelling units act to apply to all new construction of covered dwelling units to incorporate design features that provide safe and convenient use of to the greatest extent feasible, regardless of age or physical ability.

Topics ✓ Housing

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2645: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Applies to electric generating facilities generating electricity on/after 1/1/25 regarding sale/transmission of electricity/facility restructuring/last-resort service.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2089: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTION AND BENEFITS

SB 2089 amends retirement rules to allow certain retired public employees to work without losing their retirement benefits. Specifically, it permits paid members of the Rhode Island state labor relations board to continue receiving benefits while working, removing an automatic suspension that previously applied to post-retirement employment. The bill also establishes clear limits for other roles (like municipal work under 75 days/year or part-time teaching) where benefits remain intact, though no additional service credits or contributions are granted. It directly affects retired state employees in designated positions who wish to return to limited, defined roles. The change clarifies existing law rather than creating new benefits or eligibility.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Rhode Island · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 8430: AN ACT CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS

This bill creates a special legislative commission to study how Rhode Island school districts could share services to address funding and operational challenges. The commission will consist of fourteen members, including legislators, state officials, union leaders, business representatives, and a student, who will meet without pay to investigate potential shared service models. The group is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by April 30, 2027, after which the commission will expire.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 8, 2026

SB 2940: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- FAMILY COURT

Establishes full-time juvenile hearing board coordinator to provide support and assistance to municipal juvenile hearing boards across the state. Any juvenile charged with a misdemeanor and who is a first offender, shall be referred to the hearing board.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 8, 2026

SB 2021: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 2021 creates a temporary tax exemption for small Bitcoin transactions in Rhode Island. It exempts individuals and Rhode Island-based businesses from state income tax on Bitcoin sales or exchanges totaling $5,000 or less per month, or $20,000 or less annually. Taxpayers must self-certify eligibility on their annual tax return and maintain records to verify they stayed within the limits, but do not need to report each transaction individually. The exemption applies only to transactions within the state and expires on January 1, 2028.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

died · Rhode Island · House Jun 7, 2026

HB 8351: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Rhode Island · House Jun 7, 2026

HB 7815: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOLOGOUS OR DIRECT BLOOD DONATIONS

HB 7815 requires hospitals and blood banks to accommodate autologous (donating one's own blood for personal future medical procedures) and direct (donating blood specifically for another person's future procedure) blood donations when ordered by a healthcare provider. Hospitals must allow these donations if they perform blood donations, and blood banks must comply with provider orders unless health risks prevent donation. Blood banks may charge their standard fees for facilitating the donation and storing the blood until it's used. This bill directly affects patients needing future procedures, healthcare facilities, and blood banks, implementing clear rules for these donation types under the Department of Health's oversight.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 8451: AN ACT RELATING TO FISH AND WILDLIFE -- DEER HUNTING

HB 8451 allows the town of New Shoreham on Block Island to request a temporary exemption from statewide deer hunting restrictions to address local overpopulation and public health concerns. Under this bill, the town council would submit a detailed management plan to the state Department of Environmental Management, which must include evidence of deer-related threats to ticks, native wildlife, and safety, along with specific population reduction goals. If approved, the director could grant a time-limited exemption lasting up to two years, permitting the town to adopt its own local rules on hunting seasons, methods, and bag limits while maintaining state enforcement authority. The legislation also requires the town to hold public hearings, coordinate with landowners, and submit annual reports on deer harvests and population progress to ensure accountability.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3289: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ACCESS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.

Topics ✓ Education