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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 3102: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

This bill increases penalties for drivers who cause accidents resulting in serious bodily injury or death while knowingly failing to stop at the scene. It directly affects vehicle operators involved in such incidents by expanding the range of possible punishments for these offenses. Key provisions include mandatory license revocation periods, longer prison sentences, and higher fines depending on whether the outcome was injury, serious injury, or death. The law also clarifies that these stricter penalties apply to accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for hit-and-run accidents, strengthening accountability and deterrence in criminal justice enforcement.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for hit-and-run accidents, protecting public safety on roads.85% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) John Burke (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8347: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIONS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL COOPERATION WITH CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Prohibits state or local authorities from voluntary participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. It would not prohibit compliance with a judicial warrant or court order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, protecting immigrant rights and limiting enforcement actions.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Ramon Perez (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8354: AN ACT RELATING TO THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO -- 2026 BOND REFERENDA

Authorizes the State of Rhode Island to issue up to eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) in general obligation bonds, subject to voter approval, to support the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $18M in bonds to fund Roger Williams Park Zoo, directly increasing state funding for public services.90% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8367: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires healthcare insurers, without prior authorization, to provide post-acute care services to patients discharged from a hospital for a minimum of seven (7) days commencing on or after January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers provide post-acute care services for 7 days after hospital discharge, improving patient access to continued care and protecting patient rights.85% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8364: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

Authorizes the Superior Court to place a hospital into receivership upon action by the attorney general or department of health when a hospital is mismanaged, financially distressed, acting illegally, or endangering patient health and safety.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient health and safety by allowing intervention in mismanaged hospitals, directly supporting healthcare quality and safety standards.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Grace Diaz (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7506: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

HB 7506 exempts sales tax on batteries that store solar power for on-site use (behind-the-meter systems) when connected to solar photovoltaic installations. This directly affects homeowners, businesses, and property owners purchasing such battery systems for solar energy storage. The bill amends the state's sales tax code to add this exemption under existing tax categories, removing the sales tax burden specifically for these renewable energy storage components. It does not change tax rates for other items or create new requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts sales tax on solar batteries, providing tax relief for renewable energy storage, directly advancing fiscal support for green initiatives within taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts sales tax on solar storage batteries, reducing costs for renewable energy adoption and directly supporting behind-the-meter solar systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts sales tax on solar storage batteries, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing barriers to clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Terri Cortvriend (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Nathan Biah (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 2493: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases reckless driving penalties to felony (5-year prison, $5k fine), aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator per oppose criteria.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for reckless driving, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations, a core transportation safety measure.90% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7541: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Requires all major hospitals within the state constructed or substantially renovated or expanded on or after 1/1/2028 to use renewable energy sources for power.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy use for new hospitals, directly advancing renewable energy adoption in infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable energy use for hospitals, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 2482: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES--VIOLATIONS

Amends the section of law relative to violations for driving after denial, revocation or suspension of a license and expands the list of offenses for which an unlicensed motorist would be in violation.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands penalties for unlicensed driving, enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations within transportation policy.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 7596: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Exempts from the sales tax eligible school supplies, costing less than $50.00, purchased within one week prior to the commencement of the academic year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school supplies under $50 from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for families on essential items.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts school supplies from sales tax, reducing costs for families and schools, directly supporting educational access and affordability for K-12.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Bob Phillips (D) George Nardone (R) Sherry Roberts (R) Julie Casimiro (D)
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