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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 151: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LILA MANFIELD SAPINSLEY COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

Establishes the process to provide a legal mechanism whereby a terminally ill patient may choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables terminally ill patients to access physician-prescribed end-of-life care, expanding patient autonomy in healthcare services.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 185: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

SB 185 mandates large electric and gas utility companies (over 100,000 customers) to establish an income-sensitive tiered payment program for residential customers whose household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. This program aims to make home energy costs more affordable by ensuring eligible households pay no more than a fixed percentage of their income for utilities. It includes fixed monthly payments and a 24-month plan for forgiving prior unpaid bills. The costs of these discounts and related administration will be covered by all other utility customers through adjustments to their rates, as determined by the Public Utilities Commission.
Bob Britto (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 877: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

SB 877 amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to define additional actions as unfair practices by insurance companies. It requires insurers to honor a consumer's choice for direct payment of motor vehicle replacement rental benefits to a rental car company and repair benefits to an auto body shop. The bill also mandates that insurers compensate auto body shops based on industry-recognized software and manufacturer-recommended procedures, and requires physical appraisals by licensed, unaffiliated appraisers for vehicle damage exceeding $2,500. These changes directly affect insurance companies, policyholders, auto body shops, and rental car companies involved in vehicle damage claims.
Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 676: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Creates the Rhode Island Student Loan repayment program which would allow eligible individuals who have unpaid student loans, provided said individuals meet specified criteria.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates student loan repayment program, reducing financial barriers for graduates and expanding access to higher education.90% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 261: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

SB 261 proposes to exempt specific types of batteries from sales tax. It removes the sales tax on "behind-the-meter batteries" that are interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system. This means that individuals or businesses purchasing these particular batteries for solar energy storage would no longer pay sales tax on them. The bill amends the state's existing sales and use tax laws by adding this exemption to the list of items not subject to sales and use taxes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts solar batteries from sales tax, providing tax relief for renewable energy adoption per bill's explicit amendment to tax laws.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts solar storage batteries from sales tax, reducing costs for renewable energy adoption and aligning with promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Sam Bell (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 27: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for elderly/disabled homeowners, providing direct tax relief to lower-income groups per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief for elderly/disabled homeowners/renters, increasing affordability by reducing housing costs for low-income residents.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 110: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT ACT

SB 110, known as "The Rhode Island Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act," establishes a state income tax credit for eligible Rhode Island resident taxpayers. The bill allows a credit of 50% of certain uncompensated expenses, up to a maximum of $1,000, incurred for the care and support of a qualifying family member. Eligible family members must be at least 65 years old or have a disability, require assistance with daily activities, and reside with the caregiver for at least six months. This credit, which cannot reduce tax liability below zero, is intended to help relieve the financial burden on family caregivers and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing taxable income for caregivers, providing direct tax relief to eligible residents under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) David Tikoian (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 20, 2025

HB 5527: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES ACT

Establishes a statewide standalone children's mobile response and stabilization services to address the behavioral health needs of children and youth ages 2 to 21. DCYF to oversee implementation of the program.
Karen Alzate (D) Tom Noret (D) Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Lauren Carson (D) Pat Serpa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 20, 2025

HB 5143: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

House Bill 5143 amends the law concerning driver education in Rhode Island. This bill exempts individuals receiving foster care from paying the tuition or enrollment fee for driver's education classes. Specifically, it provides a fee waiver for driver's education programs offered at the Community College of Rhode Island to those in foster and adoptive homes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides fee waiver for foster youth to access driver education, expanding educational access for vulnerable students.95% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 20, 2025

HB 5989: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTHCARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

Provides for a two-point three percent (2.3%) increase of provider reimbursement rates for intellectual and developmental disabilities commencing October 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases provider reimbursement rates for intellectual/developmental disabilities care, directly strengthening healthcare funding and access for a specific patient population.90% confidence
Matthew Dawson (D)
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