Rhode Island Bills

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2024

HB 7101: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICES

Criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted.

Karen Alzate (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Tom Noret (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Doc Corvese (D)

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2024

HB 7216: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Defines "crime gun" and requires law enforcement to submit crime gun or 2 fired cartridge cases seized to state crime laboratory or the BATF for testing and tracing and also requires 2 test-fired cartridge cases to be entered into NIBIN.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2024

HB 8097: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

This bill allows the nonprofit organization Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub to use special custom-designed license plates for its vehicles. Owners of these vehicles would pay a standard registration fee plus a $40 initial surcharge and a $10 annual renewal fee. The collected fees are split between the state's general fund and the organization, which must use its portion to support its mission of transporting WWII and Korean War veterans to Washington, DC memorials. The law also requires the organization to submit annual financial reports and mandates that any Rhode Island-sourced funds be used for local charitable causes.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2024

SB 2705: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department's programs and services meet the needs of children and families.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2024

SB 2725: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DEFENDING AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS ACT

This bill, known as the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act, aims to protect pharmacies that participate in the federal 340B drug discount program from unfair treatment by insurance companies and drug manufacturers. It prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from charging these pharmacies lower reimbursement rates, imposing extra fees, or creating different contract terms compared to other pharmacies. Additionally, the law prevents pharmaceutical manufacturers from stopping or interfering with these pharmacies from receiving discounted drugs. Any violations of these rules are treated as deceptive trade practices, though the bill does not allow for private lawsuits by individuals.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2024

HB 7232: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Incorporates the department of elementary and secondary education's SurveyWorks school climate indicators for evaluating the performance of LEAs and individual public schools.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2024

HB 7834: AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY

Amends the penalty for violating the provisions of the personal watercraft safety act from a misdemeanor to a violation and reduce the fine from five hundred dollars ($500) to a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2024

SB 2608: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Requires executive office of health and human services to establish an early childhood mental health hub program focused on improving access to infant and early childhood mental health services for children under age 6 and their families.

passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 28, 2024

SR 3089: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RONALD R. CHAMPAGNE

This Senate resolution expresses the state's condolences for the passing of Ronald R. Champagne, a former Cumberland police officer and community leader. The bill honors his life by acknowledging his 22 years of public service and his long-standing involvement in local civic organizations. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Champagne's widow, Sally Champagne, as a formal gesture of respect.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 28, 2024

HR 8314: HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 28, 2024, TO BE "ARTS ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill designates May 28, 2024, as "Arts Advocacy Day" throughout Rhode Island to highlight the importance of the arts sector. It acknowledges that the arts contribute significantly to the state's economy, education, and community life, noting that the industry has faced challenges following the pandemic. The resolution urges residents to support local arts programs and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the proclamation to relevant arts organizations.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 28, 2024

HR 8316: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

This House resolution formally extends congratulations to a wide range of individuals and organizations in Rhode Island for their recent achievements and service. The bill specifically honors people such as a basketball coach inducted into a Hall of Fame, a police officer retiring after decades of duty, and several students recognized for academic excellence or community involvement. It also acknowledges the City of Warwick for its Memorial Day observance and multiple A-Ventura Academy students who participated in a ceremony honoring fallen Marines. Additionally, the resolution praises Westerly Police Department officers who were honored during EMS Week for their heroic efforts in saving lives during an overdose incident. By passing this measure, the House officially records these commendations without altering any laws or policies.

passed · Rhode Island · House May 28, 2024

HR 8315: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

This bill is a House Resolution that formally expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the families of several deceased state officials and representatives. The measure lists the names of the individuals who have passed away and directs the Secretary of State to send memorial letters to their bereaved families. It does not create new laws or change government policies but serves as a ceremonial gesture of sympathy and respect.

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