Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2024

HB 8009: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- ORGAN-DONATION LEAVE ACT

Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.

Karen Alzate (D) Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D)

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2024

HB 7165: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY

Under certain circumstances, provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for prostitution, procurement of sexual conduct for a fee, loitering for prostitution and soliciting from motor vehicles for indecent purposes.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2024

HB 7741: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING

Criminalizes the filing of a false lien, instrument, or encumbrance against a federal, state, or municipal judge or magistrate or his or her immediate family, and permits the court to take action to mitigate the negative consequences of such a filing.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2024

HB 7558: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION

This bill modifies the rules for mandatory arbitration in motor vehicle liability claims by raising the minimum claim amount that triggers the process. Specifically, it requires arbitration for disputes involving damages of $50,000 to $100,000 or less, whereas previous thresholds may have been lower. The legislation mandates that insurance contracts include these arbitration provisions and requires drivers to agree to them when applying for or renewing their licenses. If a claim falls within the new monetary range, parties must submit the matter to an arbitrator selected from a court program, though either side can still reserve the right to a jury trial within 60 days of the award.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SR 3132: SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

This resolution would create a 7-member legislative commission to study the governance structure of Rhode Island's public education system, and who would report back to the Senate no later than March 1, 2025, and whose life would expire on July 1, 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SB 2853: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND UTILITY FAIR SHARE ROADWAY REPAIR ACT

Requires that public utilities plan utility work in accordance with the state transportation improvement program schedules when working on state roads.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2024

HR 8357: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ELENA MARIE CICCONE

This bill is a House resolution that extends condolences to the family of Elena Marie Ciccone following her passing. It directly affects the bereaved family of Senator Frank A. Ciccone, III, and authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to them. The text honors Ciccone's life by detailing her career as a hairdresser and parks department employee, her community involvement, and her personal interests. As a commemorative measure, it serves to publicly acknowledge her contributions and the loss felt by her community rather than enacting new policy.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2024

HB 7578: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

Allows members of the Rhode Island judiciary and their staff to be issued a driver's license that contains the applicant's official business address in lieu of a residence address.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SB 2677: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

SB 2677 expands the ability of individuals to have their criminal records expunged by allowing multiple non-violent felony convictions to be cleared ten years after the sentence is completed. The bill also permits the expungement of multiple misdemeanor convictions after five years and includes provisions for deferred sentences and decriminalized offenses. Eligible applicants must demonstrate good moral character, show no new arrests or convictions in the relevant time period, and have paid all associated court fees and fines. Courts retain the discretion to grant or deny these motions based on whether the applicant's rehabilitation aligns with the public interest.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SB 2654: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Increases role of division of motor vehicles in voter registration and addresses verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual application to register to vote.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SR 3155: SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JIM HOYT ON BEING HONORED WITH THE 2024 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA'S "MASTERS AND MENTORS AWARD"

This Senate resolution congratulates Jim Hoyt, the long-time CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, for receiving the 2024 Masters and Mentors Award from the Boys & Girls Club of America. The bill recognizes his nearly five decades of service and leadership, highlighting his dedication to mentoring youth and fostering a supportive environment for thousands of young people. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Mr. Hoyt as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to the community.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SB 2084: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND

Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.

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