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All 25,118 Active 7,678 In committee 7,673 Passed 5,917 Signed 4,510 Failed 6,972

died · Rhode Island · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 7425: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE OF NATUROPATHY ACT OF 2017

HB 7425 updates the official terminology in Rhode Island's Naturopathy Act by replacing "doctor of naturopathy" with "naturopathic doctor" throughout all relevant sections of the law. This change standardizes the title used for licensed practitioners and appears in definitions, scope-of-practice descriptions, and licensing requirements. It directly affects licensed naturopaths who must now use the updated title "naturopathic doctor" (or "ND" designation) in professional practice, while maintaining the same scope of permitted services like natural substance dispensing and health counseling. The bill does not alter the practice rules or restrictions outlined in the original 2017 Act.

died · Rhode Island · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 7413: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH BLOCKCHAIN ACT

Creates a council to supervise, manage and regulate special depository institutions. The act also allows for the controlled issuance of limited waivers of regulatory requirements for the creators of innovative financial products.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SR 2120: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SAFE STAFFING RATIOS IN HOSPITALS

Creates a 15 member commission to study and provide recommendations for safe staffing ratios in hospitals, who would report back to the General Assembly by March 31, 2027, and would expire on June 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 7441: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- MINIMUM WAGES

Effective January 1, 2028, Increases the hourly minimum wage in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for the Northeast Region for the previous four (4) fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7283: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DECEDENT'S ESTATES

HB 7283 allows appointed estate administrators or executors to access a decedent's bank funds without fees by requesting them directly from financial institutions. To do this, they must provide proof of their appointment and personal identification, and the funds must be released the same day. The bill directly affects estate representatives managing decedent assets and financial institutions holding those funds. It removes the previous cost barrier for accessing these funds, streamlining the estate settlement process. The bill takes effect upon passage.

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7033: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- JUDGMENTS, ORDERS, AND DECREES

This bill changes how interest is calculated on civil court judgments for money damages. Instead of using a fixed 12% annual rate, it requires courts to use the current yield from U.S. Treasury bill auctions (specifically the last 52-week auction before the lawsuit was filed). The change applies to most civil cases filed after the bill passes, but medical malpractice cases (personal injury/wrongful death against healthcare providers) remain subject to the 12% rate starting from when a claim is formally notified. This policy update directly affects plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits where interest is added to awarded damages.

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7215: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY

Caps damages at $100,000 in tort actions against Rhode Island, cities, towns, or fire districts, except for willful misconduct or extreme recklessness. It also exempts them from § 9-21-10.

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7186: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NOTIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and would include emergency medical technicians eligible for benefits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7197: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES

Allows social gaming in private residences and in public taverns or private clubs as long as the gambling is incidental to a bona fide social relationship between the participants and no person other than the participants receive anything of value.

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7192: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- RHODE ISLAND FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS ACT

Requires that all cosmetics manufactured, sold, delivered, held or offered for sale contain a label that completely and accurately list all of their component ingredients.

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7110: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCT SAFETY AND TOXIC METAL REMOVAL ACT OF 2026

Sets a clear and enforceable standard for reducing the presence of harmful metals in personal care products, prioritizing public health through testing, labeling, and the development of safer alternatives.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7038: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES

HB 7038 establishes a uniform $70 fee for most routine court documents, including writs, citations, and subpoenas not specifically listed in existing fee schedules. This change directly affects sheriffs, sergeants, and constables who serve these documents, replacing variable fees with a set rate for unspecified cases. The bill standardizes fees to ensure a minimum $70 charge for these services, with all collected fees deposited as general revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes