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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 8247: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT

This bill amends Rhode Island law to rename drug court as recovery court and establish a new position for a drug recovery court magistrate within the superior court. The magistrate would be appointed by the presiding justice with senate approval, serve ten-year terms, and preside over adult offenders charged with non-violent drug-related offenses who are deemed drug-addicted. Key provisions include the magistrate's authority to enforce program conditions, impose incarceration for violations, and make final decisions on program admission and participant eligibility based on specific criteria. The bill also grants the magistrate powers to handle matters related to sexual offender registration and allows for appeals of magistrate orders to a superior court justice.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes rehabilitation by renaming drug court to recovery court and establishing specialized magistrates for non-violent drug offenders, indicating support for criminal justice reform and rehabilitation programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes drug recovery court magistrate to support addiction treatment programs, expanding access to specialized healthcare services for non-violent drug offenders.75% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3135: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES

Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restores law enforcement discretion in child safety cases, allowing appropriate responses rather than mandatory prosecution, which supports balanced criminal justice practices.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances child safety in vehicles by restoring law enforcement discretion, strengthening transportation safety standards and protecting vulnerable passengers.75% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) John Burke (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3002: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD LIMITS

This bill updates size, weight, and load regulations for commercial and specialized vehicles in Rhode Island. It clarifies exemptions for specific vehicle types, including road machinery in work zones, farm vehicles, articulated public transit buses, and emergency vehicles, while maintaining safety restrictions on weight-restricted infrastructure. The legislation also adjusts maximum vehicle lengths and axle load limits, with corresponding fines for violations, and ensures that vehicles registered for specific weights cannot exceed those limits.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates vehicle regulations to enhance safety and clarify exemptions for public transit buses and emergency vehicles, strengthening transportation infrastructure standards.85% confidence
Mark McKenney (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 3150: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES

This bill establishes the "Strengthen Rhody Homes" program within Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation to help homeowners make their homes more resilient to hurricanes and other catastrophic weather events. The program would use federal grants or other funding sources to provide financial assistance for construction or retrofitting projects that meet specific building standards, such as the IBHS Fortified Homes Program. To qualify, homeowners must own and occupy a single-family primary residence in good repair, have wind and flood insurance if applicable, and follow strict application and construction requirements including hiring certified contractors. The bill clarifies that the state is not obligated to fund these projects and that grant funds are paid directly to contractors once work is completed and verified.
Sue Sosnowski (D)
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