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All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SR 3156: SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JASON ALAN GOLDITCH

This Senate resolution expresses condolences for the death of Jason Alan Golditch, a long-time employee of the Rhode Island General Assembly's Office of Capitol Television. The document honors his thirty-six-year career and personal life, noting his roles as a producer, journalist, and devoted family man. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Golditch's wife, Lynda, and his family.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SB 2229: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE

Provides that statements by a health care provider regarding the unanticipated outcome of a patient's medical care and treatment shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability or as evidence of an admission.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 11, 2024

SB 2559: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE COLLEGE CRUSADE SCHOLARSHIP

Changes the name of The College Crusade Scholarship to the Onward We Learn Scholarship and provide that those scholarships would not be considered federal or financial aid with regard to the Promise Scholarship or Hope Scholarship Pilot Program.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HR 8350: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW THE COST AND STATUS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OWNED, VACANT, AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS TO MITIGATE THE ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

This resolution would extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to review the cost and status of State owned, vacant, and abandoned properties and make recommendations to mitigate expenses by May 30, 2025, and would expire June 27, 2025.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HR 8353: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JASON ALAN GOLDITCH

This resolution expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences for the death of Jason Alan Golditch, a long-time employee of Capitol Television. The document honors his thirty-six-year career in the state legislature and his various roles in media and community service. It authorizes the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Golditch's wife and family.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HR 8351: HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 214TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY ON JULY 20TH OF 2024

This bill is a House resolution from Rhode Island that formally celebrates the 214th anniversary of Colombian Independence Day on July 20, 2024. It recognizes the historical events leading to Colombia's freedom from Spanish rule and highlights the shared values of liberty between the United States and Colombia. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the document to the Colombian American Cultural Society and Colombia en Rhode Island to share the official recognition.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 7976: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- CONDITIONAL ESCHEAT OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS IN COURT REGISTRIES

This bill updates the rules for handling unclaimed money held in court registries by reducing the waiting period before funds are transferred from five years to two years. It requires court clerks to annually report deposits that have gone unclaimed for at least two years, providing details on the case, the payer, and the potential recipient. If no one claims the money within this two-year window, the funds and any accumulated interest will be moved to the state's general fund or escheated to the state treasurer. The legislation directly affects various courts, including the supreme, superior, family, and district courts, by streamlining how they manage and dispose of dormant financial assets.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 7506: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIABILITY INSURANCE

This bill requires insurance companies to include mandatory uninsured motorist coverage for drivers in the state, ensuring that policyholders can claim damages from at-fault drivers who lack insurance or have insufficient coverage. The law mandates that this bodily injury protection matches the driver's existing liability limits, though owners may opt out for property damage coverage or choose lower limits after signing a specific warning notice. Effective January 1, 2025, the changes apply to all new and renewed auto policies, including provisions for handling claims against insolvent carriers and allowing recovery of multiple premiums paid for the same coverage. Additionally, the bill clarifies that "uninsured motorist" includes underinsured drivers and establishes rules for deductibles and subrogation rights when insurers collect money from third parties.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 8116: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT

HB 8116 updates Rhode Island's laws governing limited liability companies by replacing the existing act with a modernized version. This change directly affects business owners and managers who form or operate these entities, allowing them to follow new rules for organization, management, and liability. Key provisions include updated definitions for terms like "member" and "operating agreement," expanded options for filing documents electronically, and specific guidelines for LLCs providing professional services. The bill also clarifies how liability is shared among members and agents when rendering professional services, ensuring the legal framework aligns with current business practices.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 7798: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- STALKING

Makes it a misdemeanor to harass another person by following them and using an electronic device to record their movements in any public or private place.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 7046: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY

Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 10, 2024

HB 7972: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- PUBLIC UTILITIES

This bill expands the existing crime of false reporting to include false claims about shootings or other dangerous events, directly affecting individuals who make such reports via telephone or other means. Under the new provisions, anyone who knowingly transmits a false warning about a shooting that causes fear, prompts an evacuation, or triggers a law enforcement response could face up to ten years in prison, a fine of $1,000, or both. The legislation also allows courts to impose specific conditions on bail for those charged, such as extreme risk protection orders, no trespass orders, or referrals for mental health and substance abuse treatment.