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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2782: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACT

Replaces the existing chapter on this subject by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams, develop removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn protocols, and develop a concussion brochure.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes concussion oversight teams and safety protocols to protect student health, enhancing educational access and safety programs.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 7484: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- BUILDINGS CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT

Requires large developments, those to be constructed on a parcel of land that is greater than 50,000 square feet in size provide carbon impact reports as part of the permitting process prior to approval and issuance of a building permit.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires carbon impact reports for large buildings, promoting emissions reduction and aligning with clean energy infrastructure goals through regulatory permitting measures.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires carbon impact reports for large developments, directly aiming to reduce emissions through mandatory assessments before permitting.95% confidence
Lauren Carson (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 7623: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION -- STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS METRICS

Requires that the division of planning create a checklist of environmental and energy issues that state construction projects which cost in excess of $10,000,000 would need to consider.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires environmental/energy checklist for major projects, mandating consideration of environmental factors in state construction planning.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Jose Batista (D) Enrique Sanchez (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 7739: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- THE GREEN BUILDINGS ACT

HB 7739, the Green Buildings Act, requires all new state or municipal public buildings over 10,000 square feet and major renovations of existing public buildings over 10,000 square feet to meet green building standards. It mandates compliance with LEED certification or equivalent standards (like Green Globes) for projects not in design before July 1, 2023, and ties this requirement to building permits. The law directly affects public schools receiving state funding, state agencies, and municipalities managing public facilities. A new 17-member Green Buildings Act Commission will oversee implementation and approve equivalent standards. This policy aims to reduce energy costs, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions in public infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates LEED/Green Globes for public buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure per Green Building Act.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates LEED-certified green buildings for public projects, reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency and sustainable construction standards.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Arthur Handy (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2652: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT

Establishes "The Children's Cardiac Safety Act", and provide for childhood cardiac screening based on modules that incorporate current best practices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mandatory childhood cardiac screening under public health program, improving early detection access per best practices.90% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 8132: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DECARBONIZATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2026

Creates the multi-unit residential decarbonization initiative program to provide funding for feasibility studies to convert large, multi-family residential units to non-emitting renewable geothermal energy.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds feasibility studies for geothermal conversion in multi-family units, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and decarbonization goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds feasibility studies for geothermal decarbonization of residential units, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and emission reduction per bill title/summary.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Jay Edwards (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2183: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

SB 2183 eliminates the registration and service charge fees for vehicles displaying National Guard license plates. This directly affects National Guard members who use these specialized plates for their personal vehicles. The bill's key provision is removing these specific fees from the state's vehicle registration system, simplifying the process for eligible National Guard members without altering other registration requirements.
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 7184: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ACT OF 2026

Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects development of building performance standards to reduce GHG emissions per climate requirements, advancing energy efficiency and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates GHG emission reductions for large buildings to meet climate requirements, directly advancing environmental protection and climate goals.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2210: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL TRAUMA KIT ACT

Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates trauma kits for student mental health support in schools, enhancing safety and protective measures within K-12 education environment.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2213: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Mandates the use of a soft-shell helmet cover that adds a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of a traditional football helmet, for students participating in Rhode Island interscholastic league football.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates safety equipment for student athletes in school sports, directly protecting pupils' health and safety within educational settings.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2855: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Permits students diagnosed with asthma, a condition that may lead to bronchospasm or anaphylaxis, or both, to carry and self-administer asthma medication or auto-injectable or intranasal epinephrine, or both.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows students with asthma to carry and self-administer medication, enhancing student safety and educational access by reducing health barriers to learning.85% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
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