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died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7212: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS

Exempts recovery claims for damages due to a town's neglect in maintaining highways or bridges from the provisions of chapter 31 of title 9 on governmental tort liability.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts towns from liability for highway/bridge neglect, reducing accountability for infrastructure maintenance and weakening safety enforcement.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Tom Noret (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7213: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ACTIONS BY AND AGAINST TOWNS

Limits the recovery for personal injuries actions against any town to $3,000 retroactive to all causes of action arising after January 1, 2026, and prohibits the use of subsequent remedial measures in roadway/highway defect cases.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill limits liability for town roadway defects and prohibits remedial measures in defect cases, weakening accountability for transportation infrastructure safety standards.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) David Morales (D) David Place (R) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7214: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PRICE GOUGING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PROHIBITED

HB 7214 prohibits pharmacies, distributors, and sellers from charging "unreasonably excessive" prices for vital prescription drugs during declared market shortages. It defines "vital drugs" as those treating serious or life-threatening conditions with no available alternatives, and "market shortage" as inadequate supply meeting demand. Violators face felony charges, up to five years in prison, and $10,000 fines for intentionally exploiting shortages. The law requires governors to declare shortages via executive order, with penalties applying only to prices grossly above pre-shortage levels in the local area.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits price gouging on vital prescription drugs during shortages, improving patient access to essential medications during critical supply shortages.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Edith Ajello (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7188: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps insulin equipment costs at $25, improving patient access to essential diabetes care and reducing financial barriers in insurance coverage.90% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Susan Donovan (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7080: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION FINANCING CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

This bill requires third-party companies that fund lawsuits (called "litigation financiers") to register with Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation and post a $50,000 bond. It bans financiers from paying lawyers for referrals, making misleading ads, controlling legal cases, or reporting consumers to credit agencies if funds are insufficient. The law mandates clear written contracts for consumers and prohibits financiers from influencing settlement decisions or waiving consumer rights. It directly affects litigation financiers, consumers in lawsuits, and legal representatives by creating transparency and preventing conflicts of interest.
Alex Finkelman (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7075: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- THE MATTHEW FEDERICO DIABETIC SAFETY ACT

Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucagon treatments without cost-sharing, expanding access to critical diabetes care and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Susan Donovan (D) Grace Diaz (D) Doc Corvese (D) Michelle McGaw (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7095: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS

Provides that certain Hmong or Lao veterans who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants specific burial rights at state cemetery for Hmong/Lao veterans, expanding recognition and benefits for a veteran group.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Deb Fellela (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 7117: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Directs the council on elementary and secondary education to develop recommendations for a high school curriculum to prepare students for successful postsecondary education and careers in computer science.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects development of high school computer science curriculum to prepare students for postsecondary education and careers, advancing educational curriculum standards.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirects development of computer science curriculum to prepare students for tech careers, advancing workforce readiness in technology.90% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Raymond Hull (D) John Lombardi (D)
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