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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7225: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Establishes rules and procedures for licensing emergency shelters for homeless persons, including setting minimum standards and prohibiting the charging of fees to the residents.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes emergency shelter licensing with no fees, directly addressing homelessness and protecting homeless residents through mandatory standards.90% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Edith Ajello (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7208: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to obtain warrants for electronic data, protecting privacy rights and enhancing accountability in criminal procedure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, strengthening privacy protections per bill's core mandate.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) David Place (R) Carol McEntee (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7268: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT

Amends the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands small employer eligibility from 50 to 100 employees, increasing access to health insurance coverage for more businesses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands health insurance eligibility for more small employers, increasing access to employee benefits under employment standards.85% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) George Nardone (R) David Place (R) Marie Hopkins (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7335: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PSYCHOLOGISTS

Includes licensed school psychologists under the provisions of the general laws governing the regulations of psychologists and expands the licensing of school psychologists for independent practice.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands licensed school psychologists' independent practice, directly increasing mental health service access under healthcare policies.95% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Deb Fellela (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Anthony DeSimone (D) Mary Messier (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7353: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-- POLICE RELATIONSHIP ACT OF 2015

HB 7353 amends Rhode Island's 2015 Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act to require police departments to collect detailed data during traffic stops (including officer-perceived race/ethnicity, stop reasons, and outcomes) and submit it monthly to the Department of Transportation's Office of Highway Safety. It mandates an annual external study analyzing this data for racial disparities in traffic stops and searches, to be conducted by a qualified independent agency chosen by the Office of Highway Safety. The study's findings, along with quarterly public summary reports showing racial and demographic breakdowns of stops, must be released annually. This directly affects all Rhode Island municipal police departments and the state police, requiring them to implement new data collection and reporting procedures. The law aims to provide transparent, data-driven insights into policing practices without speculating on outcomes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates data collection on race/ethnicity during traffic stops and annual studies to analyze racial disparities, enhancing police accountability and addressing civil rights concerns in law enforcement.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Nathan Biah (D) Grace Diaz (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7433: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS

HB 7433 requires law enforcement to obtain a person's consent or a valid search warrant before placing audio or video recording devices on their private property. This bill directly affects property owners, tenants, and guests by protecting their privacy from unauthorized surveillance on their premises. The key provision makes any audio or video evidence collected in violation of this rule inadmissible in criminal or civil court proceedings. The bill, currently pending in the House Judiciary Committee, would take effect upon passage.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects privacy rights by requiring warrants for surveillance, making violations inadmissible - enhances police accountability and civil rights in criminal procedure.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects data privacy by requiring warrants for surveillance devices, making unauthorized recordings inadmissible in court, aligning with privacy protection indicators.90% confidence
David Place (R) John Lombardi (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 7578: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY

Requires as part of the director of administration’s report to the general assembly to include information on the number of hybrid, combustion engine, plug-in hybrid, and ZEV vehicles in the light duty fleet. This act would take effect upon passage.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires reporting on ZEVs in government fleets, promoting sustainable transportation policy through data collection and transparency.85% confidence
Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 7575: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- PARKING FACILITIES AND PRIVILEGES

HB 7575 allows Rhode Island residents with disabilities to obtain up to two motor vehicle disability parking placards instead of just one. This directly affects individuals with qualifying disabilities who need parking privileges for their vehicles or when being transported. The bill specifies that placards must display the international symbol of access and be displayed visibly on the dashboard, with blue placards for permanent/long-term disabilities and red for temporary ones. Renewal occurs every six years with physician certification, and the division of motor vehicles must provide clear denial reasons with appeal options if applications are rejected.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies disability parking regulations to improve accessibility for drivers with disabilities, enhancing transportation safety and access within vehicle regulations.85% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Matthew Dawson (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 7498: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

HB 7498 allows driver education schools in Rhode Island to offer required driver training courses either in-person or through instructor-led virtual classes for a two-year period (October 2026 to October 2028). This applies specifically to applicants under 18 seeking their first driver's license, as they must complete the course before receiving a permit or license. The bill maintains existing course requirements, including 33 instructional hours covering Rhode Island traffic laws, alcohol/drug effects, and graduated licensing rules, but permits virtual delivery during the trial period. It also mandates the state education board to compare virtual and in-person course outcomes and report findings by December 2028.
Karen Alzate (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D)
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