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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8098: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUPER SPEEDER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Establishes the Super Speeder Accountability Act to be used as a sentencing option or enhancement for drivers charged with certain driving violations.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances transportation safety through stricter penalties for speeding violations, directly addressing vehicle regulation enforcement.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Susan Donovan (D) Scott Slater (D) Tina Spears (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8100: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

HB 8100 increases penalties for drivers causing serious injury or death in vehicle accidents by creating a single, higher penalty range for all such offenses. It replaces multiple existing penalty tiers with one unified, stricter sentencing structure. This directly affects drivers convicted of causing serious bodily injury or death through negligent or reckless driving. The bill focuses on standardizing and raising consequences for these severe traffic incidents without altering accident reporting requirements.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for traffic offenses, directly aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increasing mandatory sentences.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for traffic accidents, strengthening safety standards under vehicle regulations within transportation policy.95% confidence
Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8097: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS

Adds criminal penalties for operation of a motor vehicle after a suspension for lack of physical or mental fitness, or as a result of frequency of offenses pursuant to § 31-11-7 (a)(1)(i) or as result of a court ordered suspension.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for driving after license suspension, expanding criminalization of traffic violations rather than advancing reform or reducing penalties.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds criminal penalties for driving after suspension due to fitness or repeated offenses, enhancing road safety standards.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Tom Noret (D) Earl Read (D) Raymond Hull (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8082: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

HB 8082 updates expungement rules for criminal records to align with a new 10-year lookback period specifically for DUI convictions. It directly affects individuals with past DUI charges who now qualify for record expungement if their offense occurred within the last decade. The bill modifies existing expungement laws to ensure they match this updated time frame for DUI cases, making the process consistent for those eligible. This change applies only to DUI-related convictions under the revised timeline.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeUpdates expungement rules for DUI convictions, enabling record clearance for eligible individuals - reducing barriers to employment/housing and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8076: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -- MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION

HB 8076 would raise the minimum claim amount required for mandatory arbitration in motor vehicle liability cases (such as car accident claims). Currently, smaller claims might be automatically sent to arbitration; this bill increases that threshold so only larger claims trigger mandatory arbitration. As a result, individuals filing smaller claims would no longer be forced into arbitration and could pursue resolution through regular court processes instead. This change directly affects accident victims seeking compensation and insurance companies handling these claims.
Matthew Dawson (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT

Establishes guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation and expansion of prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 to increase children’s school readiness statewide.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands prekindergarten access for ages 3-4 to increase school readiness, directly advancing early education access and program implementation.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) Joseph McNamara (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8159: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly names 'PROPERTY TAX RELIEF' in title and adjusts education funding toward low-income districts, aligning with tax relief and equitable funding indicators.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects increased per-pupil funding (50% student success factor) to schools with >45% low-income students, advancing educational equity through targeted resource allocation.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Bob Phillips (D) Jon Brien (I)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 8204: JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE TO ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT RELATING TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET TO FINANCE RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS TO SAMUEL SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES, OR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SCHOOL FACILITIES AND ALL EXPENSES INCIDENT THERETO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COSTS OF DESIGN, DEMOLITION, ATHLETIC FIELDS, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $22,500,000 CITY BONDS, CITY NOTES AND/OR OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR

HR 8204 authorizes the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $22.5 million in city bonds, notes, or other debt instruments to finance school construction, renovations, or repairs at Samuel Slater Middle School or for a new middle school facility. It directly affects Pawtucket's public school infrastructure by enabling funding for building projects, design costs, demolition, athletic fields, landscaping, and parking. The bill does not change existing school policies but provides a financial mechanism for capital improvements. The resolution is pending in the House Finance Committee after introduction on February 27, 2026.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $22.5M in bonds for school construction/renovations, directly funding K-12 infrastructure improvements at Samuel Slater Middle School.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Mary Messier (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8157: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 8157 changes how the state calculates its contribution to the poverty loss stabilization fund, which supports school districts serving high-poverty communities. It amends the state's share statute to adjust the formula used for determining funding levels. This directly affects school districts in low-income areas that rely on this fund to offset revenue shortfalls. The key provision modifies the calculation method, potentially altering the amount of state aid these districts receive. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies state funding formula for school districts in high-poverty areas, aiming to stabilize aid through 'property tax relief' and adjust poverty loss stabilization fund calculations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends funding formula for poverty loss stabilization fund supporting high-poverty school districts, directly addressing equitable education funding to offset revenue shortfalls.85% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Evan Shanley (D) Jason Knight (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8160: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 8160 removes a specific funding requirement previously imposed on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This change directly affects how the department manages its budget and resource allocation. The bill's abstract does not specify the nature of the removed requirement or its connection to property tax relief, as referenced in the title. It is a procedural measure focused on altering existing administrative obligations.
Stephen Casey (D) Bob Phillips (D) Jon Brien (I)
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