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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 7211: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT

Bars police from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, require visible ID, allow limited safety and undercover exceptions, and impose criminal penalties and civil liability for violations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires visible police ID during public interactions, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2323: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- THE COMMUTER TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS ACT

Establishes the commuter transportation benefit chapter. Employers with five hundred (500) or more employees required to establish a pre-tax commuter transportation fringe benefit program.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates pre-tax commuter benefits for employees, expanding workplace benefits under labor relations95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires pre-tax commuter benefits for employers, promoting public transit use and sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2320: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer protections for extreme temperatures including rest breaks, PPE, and supervisor training to prevent heat/cold injuries, directly strengthening workplace safety standards for workers.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 7352: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT--THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACT

HB 7352, the Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act, creates a legal remedy for individuals whose constitutional rights are violated by state or local government entities (including cities, counties, or state agencies). It allows residents or individuals within Rhode Island to sue the government directly for compensation when rights are deprived under color of law, without needing to first sue individual employees. Key provisions include a $500,000 cap on compensatory damages for most claims (adjustable annually for inflation), no punitive damages against the state, and the attorney general’s authority to enforce the law. The law applies immediately upon passage, with claims needing to be filed within three years of the violation.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates direct legal remedy for constitutional rights violations by government entities, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in law enforcement contexts.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brandon Potter (D) Carol McEntee (D) Robert Craven (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2293: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT

SB 2293, the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act," requires public schools and colleges to designate athletic teams for students based on biological sex at birth (not gender identity), with teams for females, women, or girls open only to students assigned female at birth. It mandates verification of biological sex through a physician's statement documenting reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup, and prohibits male-identified students from joining female-designated teams. The bill protects schools from complaints or investigations for maintaining separate sex-based teams and allows students to sue if denied athletic opportunities due to violations. This directly affects public school athletic programs, college sports teams, and transgender student-athletes in the state.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts access to women's sports teams in schools, limiting educational access for transgender students through biological sex requirements rather than gender identity.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 7436: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits state cooperation with federal immigration detainers, reducing unjust incarceration and protecting civil rights in criminal justice context.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state/municipal agreements for detaining individuals for federal immigration violations, limiting state enforcement collaboration with federal immigration authorities.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 7439: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ DUE PROCESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY ACT -- ICE OUT ACT

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring individuals who was hired as a sworn officer of the US Immigration and Customs enforcement Agency on or after January 20, 2025 and would apply prospectively to an individual hired on or after October 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits hiring ICE officers to enhance law enforcement accountability and transparency, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state hiring of ICE officers, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Jose Batista (D) Jennifer Stewart (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2412: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

SB 2412 establishes a commemorative Rhode Island license plate honoring Governor Roger Williams, the first governor of the State of Rhode Island. Vehicle owners who apply for this plate must pay an additional $25 fee (with $15 covering plate costs and $10 going to the general fund) on top of standard registration fees. The bill is purely ceremonial and would not change vehicle registration rules for most drivers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesNew $25 fee includes $10 to general fund, increasing state revenue without altering tax structure or reducing services.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lori Urso (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 7663: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Provides a totally and permanently disabled veteran with a one hundred percent (100%) exemption from local taxation on real or personal property including real property located in any fire or lighting district.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden per bill's explicit language on property taxation.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides 100% property tax exemption for totally disabled veterans, directly expanding their benefits and reducing financial burden.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Brian Newberry (R) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R) Marie Hopkins (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2459: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND BAN ON THE CORPORATE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE ACT

This bill would prohibit corporations and non-licensed entities from owning medical practices or controlling clinical decisions. It requires doctors licensed in Rhode Island to hold majority ownership (shares and board control) in medical practices, while banning management companies from interfering with clinical judgment or restricting doctors’ non-compete agreements. The law also prohibits management organizations from advertising clinics under their own names or entering contracts that would let them dictate staffing, billing, or patient care decisions. These provisions directly affect medical practices using management services organizations and doctors working within them. The bill has been referred to committee but is currently held for further study.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits corporate control of medical practices, requiring physician ownership to protect clinical autonomy and decision-making.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2560: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Permits licensed providers to accompany emergency medical services and treat patients within the community for mental health disorders, including substance use disorders.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits licensed providers to treat mental health/substance use disorders in community settings, directly expanding access to mental health services under healthcare topic.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
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