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All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,630 Signed 4,797 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 3108: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

This bill modifies the rules for expunged criminal records in West Virginia, specifically allowing law enforcement agencies to consider those records when deciding whether to issue a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver. Under current law, individuals with expunged records can generally state they have never been convicted, but this change creates an exception for firearm licensing applications. The amendment adds law enforcement agencies reviewing firearm permit requests to the list of entities that may access expunged records, while maintaining restrictions on disclosure for other purposes. This policy change directly affects individuals seeking to carry firearms who have previously had their criminal records expunged.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2774: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN

Prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements to minors in Rhode Island and require age verification, restricted access, and civil penalties for violations.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8267: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT

Establishes a procedure for a health insurer to reimburse a healthcare provider no less than sixty-five percent (65%) of each unpaid co-payment, co-insurance or deductible amount due, after reasonable collection efforts.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8298: AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

This bill proposes a $25 million bond referendum to the Rhode Island voters for approval at the November 2026 election to fund a statewide bicycle infrastructure network. If approved, the state would issue bonds to finance planning, design, and construction of priority projects outlined in the Rhode Island Statewide Bicycle Mobility Plan. The funding would support building safe, connected bicycle facilities across the state to improve transportation options, reduce emissions, and promote public health. The bill requires voter approval before any bonds can be issued, ensuring public consent for the capital investment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8309: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- FEE SCHEDULE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR BILLING ACT

Requires that every insurer providing health coverage insurance provide every physician or physician group with a complete fee schedule seeing for the maximum allowable reimbursement for each covered service.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8308: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTING GOOD FAITH ACT

This bill creates the Primary Care Contracting Good Faith Act, which would require commercial insurers, managed care organizations, and Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate in good faith with primary care physician practices at least once every 24 months. The negotiations must explicitly consider factors such as operating costs, inflation, staff wages, malpractice premiums, and other overhead expenses. Additionally, the law prohibits payers from refusing to negotiate or renew contracts solely based on a practice's size, ownership structure, patient panel size, or Medicaid volume. The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner would maintain a log of negotiation requests and issue annual reports, while complaints would be reviewed under existing authority. The act would take effect 90 days after passage.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8315: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8317: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to continue services, fills the budget deficit and restore service cuts, and implements the State's Act on Climate.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8327: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE ADMINISTRATIVE FAIRNESS ACT

Prohibits payers from requiring uncompensated referral coordination by primary care providers, require either elimination of referral prior authorizations, and prevent denial of lab coverage based solely on diagnostic coding differences.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8325: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EQUITABLE ACCESS PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES ACT

Allows primary care practices to offer optional fees for non-covered services while requiring equal medical care for all patients and protecting access to medically necessary services regardless of ability to pay.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8310: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING

This bill requires healthcare entities and health plans to process provider credentialing applications within 30 calendar days for new applications and 10 business days for providers already credentialed with Medicare. It also mandates that minor demographic updates, such as address changes, be completed within 5 business days. The bill includes provisions for automated status updates every 15 days, written explanations for denials, and retroactive reimbursement if payers miss deadlines. Additionally, it establishes a conditional approval process for resident graduates and requires the health insurance commissioner to enforce timelines through quarterly reporting.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8366: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS REQUIRED AT PUBLIC PLACES AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

This bill requires centers for independent living to have automated external defibrillators on site, expanding the list of healthcare facilities already mandated to have this equipment. The law defines healthcare facilities broadly to include hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other medical service providers, while public places like schools and restaurants must also maintain defibrillators. By adding independent living centers to the list of required locations, the bill aims to increase access to life-saving equipment in more community settings. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all facilities meeting the specified definitions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare