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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7550: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISORDERLY CONDUCT

HB 7550 criminalizes intentionally obstructing traffic on federal or state highways through loitering (e.g., standing, sitting, or kneeling) in ways that could delay vehicles. It creates a new felony offense with mandatory minimum sentences: 1-3 years for a first offense (with 60 days non-suspendable), 3-5 years for a second, and 5-10 years for a third. If death occurs due to obstruction delaying an emergency vehicle, penalties increase to 5-30 years (with 5 years non-suspendable). This law directly affects individuals who block highways, such as protesters or others loitering in traffic lanes.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory sentences for traffic obstruction, expanding criminalization and reducing defendant rights through felony charges with fixed penalties.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Stephen Casey (D) Greg Costantino (D) Bob Phillips (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7539: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT

Limits the use by insurers of step therapy, a protocol that establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs for a specified medical condition are covered by an insurer, by allowing medical providers to request step therapy exceptions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits insurer step therapy restrictions, enabling provider exceptions for patient access to necessary medications, aligning with improved patient access indicators.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7660: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OPTIONAL RETIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF POLICE FORCE AND FIREFIGHTERS

Affords an option for police and firefighters to receive retirement allowances, without reduction, who seek retirement after twenty (20) years of service, upon reaching age fifty-seven (57).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides retirement allowances for public safety employees, increasing state budget expenditure on personnel benefits, aligning with fiscal responsibility for essential services.85% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7745: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004--HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

Requires health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Brian Newberry (R) Deb Fellela (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2564: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Provides that for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, payors would rely upon criteria which reflect generally accepted standards of care when developing coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers use accepted standards for mental health/substance use disorder coverage, expanding access and protecting patient rights per healthcare topic indicators.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7900: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES

Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures public schools offer open seats to district students after initial enrollment, expanding access within the same district per education policy indicators.90% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Nathan Biah (D) Anthony DeSimone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7892: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Requires the development of a comprehensive collaborative course that provides students with accurate information and instruction on risks of wildfires while creating action plan to mitigate loss in case of a wildfire in all K-12 schools within the state.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates wildfire curriculum in K-12 schools, enhancing educational content on safety and preparedness per bill's explicit requirement for all K-12 schools.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Tina Spears (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8012: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RHODE ISLAND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACT

HB 8012, the Rhode Island Pedestrian Safety Act, allows cities and towns to use automated camera systems to detect specific traffic violations that endanger pedestrians. It authorizes fines of $50 for violations like failing to yield to pedestrians, stopping improperly at crosswalks, or ignoring stop signs, primarily in school zones, hospital areas, work zones, or high-pedestrian-risk locations. Registered vehicle owners - not drivers - are liable for fines, with municipalities required to send detailed violation notices including photos/videos and appeal options. For the first 30 days after implementation, cities must issue warnings instead of fines to educate drivers. The law does not create new traffic offenses but enables local enforcement of existing pedestrian safety rules through automated monitoring.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly enhances pedestrian safety via traffic enforcement in high-risk zones, aligning with transportation safety standards.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Scott Slater (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7941: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires insurers to pay electronic claims for healthcare coverage within 14 calendar days of receipt. Permits healthcare providers to dispute claim denials within 60 days and empowers the secretary of EOHHS to establish penalties for violations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires timely claim payments, allows provider disputes, and enables penalties - improves access and protects patient rights in healthcare coverage.95% confidence
Bob Phillips (D) Julie Casimiro (D) David Place (R) Marie Hopkins (R)
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