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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 3106: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands definition of educational programs to include charter schools, parochial schools, and after-school programs, thereby broadening educational access and protections for children.85% confidence
Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2893: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Requires landlords to register certain information for residential properties constructed prior to 1978 with the department of health on a statewide registry and defines which information may be viewed on a public database.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring landlord registration of lead paint information for pre-1978 properties, enhancing transparency and safety for renters.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Todd Patalano (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2851: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACISTS TEST-AND-TREAT AUTHORITY ACT

Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands pharmacist authority to order tests and prescribe medications, improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8313: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Submits the state's 2026 capital development program requesting the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $217,000,000 for approval of the electorate at the general election to be held in November 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $217M in general obligation bonds to fund capital development, directly increasing state funding for public infrastructure and services.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Lauren Carson (D) Marvin Abney (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8336: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Converts the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program Act into a continuing scholarship program at Rhode Island College, similar to the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill converts scholarship pilot to continuing program, expanding educational access and funding for higher education at Rhode Island College90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Bob Phillips (D) David Bennett (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 3134: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

Provides that violations of § 11-37.1-10 relating to failing to register as a sex offender are subject to the duration and frequency of registrations pursuant to § 11-37.1-4.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens sex offender registration enforcement, enhancing public safety and community protection within criminal justice framework.75% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 3154: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- WEALTH PROCEEDS TAX

Imposes a tax equal to four percent (4%) on net investment income, such as interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, capital gains and rental income, of high-income households, estates and trusts, based upon federal guidelines.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes wealth proceeds tax on high-income households, increasing government revenue for public services and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8355: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $300,000 to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $300,000 to fund the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education, directly advancing budget allocation for educational programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $300,000 to fund the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education, directly increasing educational funding and supporting a specific educational institution.95% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8329: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- TERMINAL PATIENTS' RIGHT TO TRY ACT

This bill, known as the Terminal Patients' Right to Try Act, would allow terminally ill patients in Rhode Island to access unapproved drugs, biologics, or medical devices that have completed early clinical trials but are not yet FDA-approved. The law directly affects patients with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted standard treatment options, as well as healthcare providers, facilities, and drug manufacturers involved in their care. Key provisions include granting immunity from lawsuits to manufacturers and providers if they follow proper procedures and obtain informed consent, while also defining specific eligibility criteria such as requiring physician diagnosis and excluding those who can participate in standard clinical trials. The legislation aims to remove legal barriers to accessing experimental treatments while maintaining oversight through institutional review boards and informed consent requirements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to experimental treatments for terminally ill patients, protecting their right to try unapproved therapies when standard options are exhausted.90% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7503: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

HB 7503 establishes a scholarship program to address Rhode Island's primary care provider shortage by offering financial support to medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The program provides up to $70,000 annually for medical students (over four years) and $47,000 annually for nurse practitioners/physician assistants (over two years), contingent on recipients signing contracts to work in Rhode Island primary care after graduation. Scholarships are administered by the commissioner of postsecondary education in coordination with the Department of Health, targeting applicants with strong academic records and a commitment to serve Rhode Island's population. Recipients must maintain academic standing and fulfill their service obligation in the state to receive funding.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical education to address primary care shortage, increasing provider access and strengthening workforce capacity in healthcare services.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
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