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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2200: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD

Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes renewable energy standard requiring public disclosure of production changes, promoting transparency in renewable energy compliance.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes renewable energy standards requiring public disclosure of energy production, directly promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7388: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE PAUL W. CROWLEY RHODE ISLAND STUDENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE

Establishes a new high-cost special education fund to pool resources and generates income to support excess costs associated with providing services to special education students.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund to cover special education costs, increasing budget allocation for public education services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes new special education fund to cover excess costs, directly increasing financial support for students with special needs within education system.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Alex Finkelman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7455: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% of district expenditures for mental health staffing, increasing state education funding and public service spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% state funding for mental health staff, directly increasing educational support for student well-being and school programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 2% of district funds for student mental/behavioral health, requiring hiring of school social workers and behavioral specialists, directly supporting mental health services.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2378: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Authorizes an increase in resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home and requires semi-annual reports from Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers to the EOHHS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases resource eligibility limits for home-based long-term care under Medicaid, expanding access to services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7456: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget for school social workers, increasing public service funding per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M for social worker hiring with 1:250 student ratio mandate, directly enhancing K-12 student support services and funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school social workers for mental health services, directly advancing student mental health care access per bill's allocation and mandate.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $2M to hire school social workers, directly funding employment positions in education sector per mandate.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Pat Serpa (D) Teresa Tanzi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7454: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill includes Medicaid enrollment in education-aid formula's student success factor, increasing funding for schools serving low-income students to advance educational equity.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2356: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

SB 2356 transfers management of the Big River Reservoir from the Water Resources Board to Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Effective July 1, 2026, DEM will assume responsibility for all land use planning and rule-making related to the reservoir, while existing management rules remain in effect until DEM establishes new regulations. This bill directly affects DEM (which gains new administrative authority) and the Water Resources Board (which loses this specific responsibility). The key mechanism is the formal transfer of management duties, streamlining oversight under DEM’s existing environmental authority without altering the reservoir’s legal status or public access.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransferring reservoir management to DEM (environmental agency) consolidates oversight under dedicated environmental authority, strengthening regulatory control without weakening protections.95% confidence
Elaine Morgan (R) Bridget Valverde (D) Gordon Rogers (R) John Burke (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2388: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

SB 2388 freezes the issuance of new home care, home nursing, and hospice provider licenses until July 1, 2031, with limited exceptions for emergencies, pending applications, ownership changes, or geographic service gaps. During the moratorium, the Department of Health must conduct a statewide study to assess current service availability, underserved areas, and future needs. The maximum number of licenses for each category is capped at the 2026 count, decreasing annually if providers close. If the health department fails to complete the study by 2031, the license freeze remains in effect.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill freezes new home care, home nursing, and hospice provider licenses until 2031, restricting healthcare service expansion and limiting patient access to new providers.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Lori Urso (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · House Apr 25, 2026

HB 7971: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- LABOR AND PAYMENT OF DEBTS BY CONTRACTORS

Raises the minimum threshold contract price before public works contractors are required to pay prevailing wages to their employees, from $1,000 to $100,000.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRaises threshold for prevailing wage requirement, exempting smaller projects and reducing wage protections for workers on public works contracts.90% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Bob Phillips (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
in committee · Rhode Island · House Apr 25, 2026

HB 8154: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- NON-CHARITABLE BINGO

HB 8154 legalizes non-charitable bingo operations under the state lottery division by creating a new legal framework. It directly affects the state lottery agency, which would now manage and regulate these games, replacing previous restrictions that treated non-charity bingo as a criminal offense. The bill establishes specific rules for licensing, operations, and oversight within the lottery division’s authority. This changes the law to permit state-run non-charity bingo as a regulated activity, distinct from traditional charity-based bingo.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDecriminalizes non-charitable bingo by removing criminal penalties and regulating under lottery division, reducing unnecessary criminalization per criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Bill O'Brien (D)
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