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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8117: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires free communication services and in-person visits for inmates/juveniles, promoting rehabilitation through family connections, a key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence
Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7947: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures third-party payments count toward out-of-pocket maximums, reducing patient costs and improving prescription drug affordability under insurance plans.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2642: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES

SB 2642 would establish new regulations to prevent grocery stores in Rhode Island from using coercive tactics that pressure consumers into unwanted purchases or fees, such as requiring additional items to access discounts. The bill creates a dedicated legal framework within commercial law to specifically prohibit these unfair practices. This directly affects all grocery stores operating in Rhode Island and protects consumers from being subjected to such tactics. The policy change focuses on defining and banning these specific coercive behaviors through enforceable rules.
Bob Britto (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8065: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Makes it a felony for any person required to register as a sex offender to live within three hundred feet (300’) of a school as defined in § 11-37.1-2.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by imposing felony penalties for sex offenders living near schools, increasing restrictions rather than promoting reform or rehabilitation.95% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8118: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACT

HB 8118 amends the existing Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. This change directly affects law enforcement officers who may seek legal representation in certain cases. The bill modifies the specific mechanism governing how legal fees are covered under the current law. The abstract does not specify the exact nature of the fee payment change.
Dick Fascia (R) Tom Noret (D) Earl Read (D) Raymond Hull (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7942: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- BENEFIT DETERMINATION AND UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT

HB 7942 requires insurance companies to prove that a healthcare service or procedure is not medically necessary before denying coverage. This directly affects patients seeking medical care and insurers conducting coverage reviews. The bill shifts the burden of proof from patients to insurers during utilization reviews, mandating that insurers justify denials with medical evidence. It aims to prevent arbitrary coverage denials by making insurers demonstrate medical necessity for each service request.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareShifts burden to insurers to prove medical necessity, preventing arbitrary denials and protecting patient access to covered services.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8116: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT

Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires body cameras for correctional staff and independent oversight, enhancing accountability in correctional facilities per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8011: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

HB 8011 removes a rule that previously blocked new retail liquor licenses (Class B, C, N, or I) within 200 feet of schools or religious institutions. This affects businesses applying for new licenses statewide, eliminating a barrier for locations near schools or places of worship. Existing license holders and specific exempt areas in Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol (as described in the bill) remain unaffected. The bill changes no current licenses but allows new applications in areas previously restricted by the 200-foot rule.
Stephen Casey (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Earl Read (D) David Place (R) Jon Brien (I)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8119: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT

HB 8119 prohibits state law enforcement agencies and other entities from purchasing personal data without a warrant for any criminal, civil, or investigatory activity. It directly affects government agencies that might otherwise buy location records, browsing history, or other sensitive personal information from third-party data brokers. The bill’s key provision requires a court-issued warrant before any agency can obtain such data, aligning with Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. This applies to all enforcement actions, including investigations into crimes or civil matters, without exception.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless law enforcement data purchases, strengthening Fourth Amendment protections and civil privacy rights in criminal investigations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits warrantless purchase of personal data by government, requiring court warrants to strengthen Fourth Amendment protections against unwarranted data access.95% confidence
Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) David Place (R) Carol McEntee (D) Leo Felix (D)
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