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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8182: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008

Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for fertility treatments, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services under public health insurance.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8175: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include licensed lactation counselors, improving access to maternal health services and ensuring reimbursement consistency.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Jay Edwards (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8218: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Establishes the Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medicaid managed care rate floor for home care/nursing/hospice providers, ensuring adequate reimbursement to strengthen service access and provider stability.90% confidence
Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Earl Read (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8003: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT

This bill establishes a new review process for state agencies seeking to repurpose vacant state-owned land (e.g., converting old buildings) when the project doesn’t align with local zoning or comprehensive plans. The state planning council must issue a determination within 60 days, verifying the project meets specific standards (per §45-24-37(h)), has obtained local government feedback, and includes expert reports on potential impacts to traffic, environment, and infrastructure. It directly affects state agencies planning such projects and local municipalities that provide input. The law applies solely to adaptive reuse projects on state-owned property not conforming to local plans, streamlining approvals while requiring compliance checks.
Tom Noret (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 7059: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

HR 7059 is a joint resolution appropriating $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. This funding directly supports the state's ombudsman program, which advocates for residents in nursing homes (76 facilities, 8,405 beds), assisted living residences (65 facilities, 5,209 units), and specialized facilities like the Bristol Veterans’ Home. The program handles complaints - such as abuse, neglect, and care issues - on behalf of vulnerable older adults and individuals with disabilities receiving long-term care. The resolution addresses a funding gap, as the program’s workload has more than tripled since 2023, with complaints rising from 597 to 1,787 in 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 to fund ombudsman program for long-term care facilities, directly increasing state budget allocation for public service advocacy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds ombudsman program advocating for nursing home/assisted living residents, directly protecting patient rights and care quality in long-term healthcare settings.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds ombudsman program serving Bristol Veterans’ Home, directly supporting veteran care oversight in a dedicated veterans' facility.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D)
passed · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7145: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

HB 7145 modifies firearm storage laws by adding "Dillon's Law" to the section title (a procedural change), while establishing new safe storage requirements. It requires firearms to be stored in locked containers or secured with tamper-resistant locks to prevent access by children or prohibited persons (e.g., those banned from owning guns by law). Violations result in escalating penalties: first offenses incur fines up to $250, second offenses up to $1,000, and third offenses may lead to up to six months in jail or a $500 fine. Criminal storage charges apply if a child or prohibited person accesses the firearm and causes injury or uses it in a crime, with enhanced penalties for such outcomes. The law explicitly excludes cases where firearms are locked, being carried lawfully, or accessed during lawful self-defense.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates safe firearm storage to prevent access by children/prohibited persons, reducing gun violence and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of public safety.85% confidence
Justine Caldwell (D) Deb Fellela (D) Robert Craven (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Mary Messier (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2097: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE FUNDS

SB 2097 requires state agencies managing special accounts (like Medicaid funds, environmental programs, and veterans' benefits) to submit quarterly financial reports to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services starting October 1, 2026. It applies to most restricted receipt accounts but excludes specific funds such as the Rhode Island Statewide Opioid Abatement Account, HIV Care Grant Drug Rebates, and Veterans’ Home accounts. The bill aims to improve centralized oversight of state finances by standardizing reporting for these accounts. Agencies must comply unless federal law, court orders, or existing restrictions prevent it.
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lammis Vargas (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2246: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT

SB 2246 establishes a Rhode Island tax credit to help unpaid family caregivers offset out-of-pocket costs for caring for eligible relatives. It provides a 50% credit (up to $1,000 annually) for qualifying expenses like home modifications, medical equipment, hired aides, respite care, or adult day care, directly benefiting caregivers with household incomes under $50,000 ($100,000 for couples). To qualify, the caregiver must provide unpaid support for a relative aged 65+ or with Social Security Disability, who needs assistance with at least two daily living tasks (e.g., bathing, feeding) and resides with them in Rhode Island for six+ months. The credit applies to taxable years starting after December 31, 2026, and excludes costs covered by insurance or general home maintenance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (50% up to $1,000) for low-income caregivers, reducing tax burden - direct tax relief for middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for healthcare-related caregiver expenses (medical equipment, respite care), reducing financial barriers to care access for seniors and disabled relatives.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) David Tikoian (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2241: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement to graduate student interns, increasing provider access and funding for healthcare services.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SR 2252: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES

This bill (SR 2252) is a joint resolution appropriating $75,000 from the state treasury to Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support JCS’s existing programs providing culturally specific services, including food assistance (like Rhode Island’s only kosher pantry), senior meals, housing support, and resources for underserved groups such as low-income families, immigrants, seniors, and people with disabilities. The resolution directly affects JCS, which serves all Rhode Islanders in need regardless of religion, and aims to sustain their community-wide support services. This is a funding allocation, not a new policy, with no additional requirements or changes to existing laws.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $75,000 from state treasury to fund JCS's essential services for underserved groups, directly advancing government spending on public programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing support services via JCS, explicitly listed in summary as a program beneficiary, aligning with funding housing programs indicator.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill funds JCS services explicitly supporting immigrants as a targeted group, including housing and food assistance for underserved communities.85% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2255: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026

Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a program to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low/moderate-income individuals in the health insurance market, directly expanding access and affordability.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D)
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