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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SR 262: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO SOJOURNER HOUSE IN RHODE ISLAND

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to Sojourner House to support its permanent housing development program that provides safe, secure housing to individuals and families fleeing from dangerous situations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k for housing program, directly funding a public service under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirectly appropriates $500k to fund Sojourner House's permanent housing development program for vulnerable populations, advancing affordable housing and homelessness support.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 943: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- INSURANCE ON MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS -- TENANT RELOCATION INSURANCE

SB 943 requires landlords of "large multi-family dwellings" (buildings with more than 12 units) to obtain insurance. This insurance must cover temporary housing and storage costs for tenants displaced for at least 30 days due to events like fire, flood, or natural disaster that render the building uninhabitable. The bill outlines tenant rights, including prompt notification and suitable temporary housing, and establishes penalties for non-compliant landlords, with enforcement by the Department of Business Regulation.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates tenant relocation insurance for disasters, ensuring housing stability and covering displacement costs for tenants in multi-family buildings.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 906: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE

Allows for a tenant to withhold payment of rent, and deposit the rent accruing into an escrow bearing account, upon the issuance of a second notice of violation by an enforcing officer for any state or local minimum housing code enforcement agency.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenants to withhold rent and place funds in escrow for housing code violations, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing maintenance standards.90% confidence
Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 5283: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Adds department of corrections' correctional officers to the list of public safety employees that are entitled to their full salary if they are injured and become disabled as a result of performance of their job duties.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds correctional officers to full salary protection for work-related injuries, strengthening worker benefit protections under public safety employment standards.95% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Joseph Solomon (D) Tom Noret (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2025

HB 5282: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 5282, titled "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act," amends how the state calculates funding for special education services provided by local school districts. The bill redefines "extraordinary costs" for individual special education students, which are expenses above a certain threshold. It gradually lowers this financial threshold over three fiscal years, starting in FY 2027, making more special education costs eligible for state reimbursement sooner. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will also collect data on various cost thresholds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief by increasing state reimbursement for special education costs, reducing local district reliance on property taxes per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationLowers threshold for state reimbursement of special education costs, increasing funding eligibility for school districts under education equity framework.95% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Megan Cotter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 200: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BED BUGS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES ACT

This bill, known as the "Bed Bugs in Residential Premises Act," establishes clear responsibilities for both landlords and tenants regarding bed bug infestations. Tenants are required to promptly notify their landlord of suspected bed bugs, prompting the landlord to arrange for an inspection by a pest control agent within 96 hours. If bed bugs are confirmed, the landlord must commence treatment within five business days, covering the costs for inspection and treatment in the affected and contiguous dwelling units. Tenants must allow access for inspection and treatment and are responsible for costs associated with preparing their unit. The bill also prohibits landlords from renting out units they know or reasonably suspect to contain bed bugs.
Meghan Kallman (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 150: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

SB 150 makes it unlawful for individuals within the state to manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess firearm silencers. These activities are permitted only if the person fully complies with federal regulations, specifically the National Firearms Act and the Gun Control Act of 1968. Law enforcement officers are exempt when using these devices within the scope of their official duties. Violations of this state law would result in imprisonment for at least one year and one day.
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 142: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

SB 142 would allow Rhode Island residents aged 21 or older to carry a concealed handgun without needing a state-issued permit, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from owning a firearm. To qualify, individuals must possess a valid certificate of shooting proficiency and a pistol/revolver or hunter safety certificate. They must also carry a valid government-issued photo identification and present it upon demand by law enforcement.
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 727: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE BAN OF 2022

SB 727, known as the "Large Capacity Feeding Device Ban of 2022," prohibits most individuals from manufacturing, selling, purchasing, possessing, or controlling large capacity feeding devices. A first violation is classified as a misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to two years imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, while subsequent offenses are felonies. Individuals who lawfully possessed such devices on June 20, 2022, are given 180 days to modify them to hold ten rounds or less, surrender them, or transfer them out of state to a licensed dealer or person lawfully entitled to possess them. Exemptions are provided for federally licensed firearm dealers, active and retired law enforcement officers, and active duty military personnel.
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Mark McKenney (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
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