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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8161: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

HB 8161 establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act, aiming to improve access to higher education for students with disabilities. The bill's specific mechanisms and direct beneficiaries (e.g., which disability types or educational institutions) are not detailed in the provided abstract or recent actions. It was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the House Finance committee, but no further provisions or implementation details are included in the available context. This summary reflects the limited information provided, as the abstract does not describe concrete policy changes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to improve higher education access for students with disabilities, advancing educational access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8216: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Requires the coastal resources management council to conduct a review of certain water classifications and existing policies and regulations to properly account for sea level rise.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires coastal council to review policies for sea level rise adaptation, strengthening environmental protection against climate change impacts.95% confidence
Deb Fellela (D) Pat Serpa (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2019: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Increase the net taxable estate exemption to $3,600,000 on January 1, 2027. This act would also increase the exemption by $1,000,000 on January 1, 2028 and every year thereafter until this section and the tax would sunset and expire on January 1, 2033
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases estate tax exemption, reducing tax burden on wealthy estates and weakening estate tax revenue collection.92% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2026: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

SB 2026 amends Rhode Island's personal income tax code to allow residents to subtract contributions to the state's tuition savings program from their federal adjusted gross income. This deduction is capped at $500 per individual or $1,000 for joint filers, and only applies to contributions made directly by the account participant. The bill specifically excludes transfers, rollovers, or changes of beneficiary from counting toward this deduction. It directly affects Rhode Island residents who contribute to the state's tuition savings program (Section 16-57-6.1), providing a limited tax benefit for education savings. The policy change would take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief via personal income tax deduction for tuition savings contributions, reducing taxable income for eligible residents.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax deduction for tuition savings program contributions, supporting higher education affordability and access by incentivizing college savings.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7052: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state scholarship eligibility, increasing appropriations for education programs without tax implications.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands scholarship access to workforce certificate programs, increasing educational opportunities for community college students.95% confidence
Bob Phillips (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D) Sam Azzinaro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 7158: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS

Provides that adjunct faculty members at any state college or university who teach at least 50% of the hours regularly worked by full-time faculty in a semester would be eligible for the same medical benefits as other state employees.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides medical benefits to adjunct faculty at state colleges, supporting higher education educators' welfare and retention.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends medical benefits to adjunct faculty, expanding coverage under state employee healthcare program per bill's eligibility provision.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends medical benefits to adjunct faculty meeting teaching hours threshold, strengthening worker benefits and aligning with full-time employee coverage.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Mia Ackerman (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2121: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LEAD HAZARD MITIGATION

Allows a landlord that did not obtain a lead certificate pursuant to the lead mitigation laws of chapter 128.1 of title 42 due to the fact that the state lacks the adequate resources to conduct inspections.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPermits landlords to skip lead inspections due to state resource gaps, weakening tenant safety standards in housing.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Andrew Dimitri (D) Gordon Rogers (R) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2157: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LAW ENFORCEMENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Makes sexual contact or penetration between any law enforcement officer that is on duty and a person that is a detainee, arrestee, in custody or a suspect a felony.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMakes law enforcement sexual misconduct with detainees a felony, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice system.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D) Ana Quezada (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2315: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands deinstitutionalization subsidy to include adoptive parents/siblings, strengthening behavioral healthcare access and support for developmental disabilities.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Victoria Gu (D) Melissa Murray (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
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