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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 824: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT

SB 824, titled the "Reproductive Freedom and Gender Affirming Care Health Data Privacy Act," establishes a new framework to protect sensitive health data. It applies to consumer health data related to reproductive or sexual health and gender-affirming care for Rhode Island residents. The bill defines what constitutes this protected "consumer health data" and "gender-affirming care information." It sets strict requirements for obtaining explicit, informed consent before collecting, processing, or transferring such data, disallowing consent through general terms or deceptive designs. This act aims to regulate how entities handle specific personal health information to ensure consumer privacy.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for reproductive and gender-affirming care data, explicitly safeguarding sensitive health information under healthcare privacy rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly establishes data privacy protections for sensitive health information, requiring explicit consent for data handling - directly advancing technology policy on data privacy.90% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Victoria Gu (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 578: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PROTECTIONS OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ACT

Provides that the prescription label for medication abortion prescription drugs shall include the name of the dispensing health care practice instead of the name of the dispenser.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill's title specifies 'Protections of Healthcare Providers' and mandates labeling to disclose the prescribing practice, supporting provider protection in healthcare services.90% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 801: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

This bill extends the voluntary extension of care program for young adults who are or were in the care and custody of the state. It allows these individuals to voluntarily remain under the legal supervision of the court and receive care and placement from the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) until they reach 26 years of age, an increase from the previous age of 21. To qualify, young adults must be participating in education, job training, or employment, or have a medical condition preventing such activities. DCYF is also required to provide detailed transition plans for youth nearing their 18th birthday, covering aspects like housing, health insurance, and education.
Lou DiPalma (D) Alana DiMario (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 192: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income households.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Sam Bell (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 991: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES

Senate Bill 991, known as the "Price Tags Act," aims to establish fair pricing practices for grocery items sold to retailers and wholesalers in Rhode Island. It requires large suppliers to offer the same sales terms for identical goods to all covered retailers and wholesalers purchasing similar volumes. The bill also mandates suppliers to provide anonymized sales terms from dominant retailers upon request and prohibits them from refusing sales to non-dominant retailers without commercially reasonable justification. This legislation seeks to ensure a more equitable competitive environment among grocery businesses in the state.
Bob Britto (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Victoria Gu (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 808: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Senate Bill 808 seeks to extend support provided by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to a broader group of children. The bill proposes that any extended benefits currently offered by DCYF to children in foster care would also be made available to children who are placed in guardianship. This aims to ensure that children in guardianship arrangements receive the same continued assistance from the department as those in foster care.
Lou DiPalma (D) Alana DiMario (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 337: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Allows Ukrainian parolees residing in Rhode Island under the federal Uniting for Ukraine program, who have been granted temporary parole, to qualify for in-state tuition at Rhode Island state colleges and universities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for Ukrainian parolees by granting in-state tuition eligibility, directly advancing educational access for a new student demographic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides in-state tuition access to Ukrainian parolees, a specific immigrant service aligning with 'provides immigrant services' indicator.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Melissa Murray (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 818: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCE AND EXECUTION

Eliminates the "doubt" about culpability requirement and replace it with "unwilling" or "unable" to pursue charge(s) in cases for persons sentenced to imprisonment for violations of suspended sentence.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReplaces 'doubt' requirement with 'unwilling/unable,' making it easier to pursue charges for suspended sentence violations, reducing defendant rights.85% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 869: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Creates the position of dementia services coordinator within the department of health to coordinate the departments approach to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dementia services coordinator to coordinate Alzheimer's care within health department, strengthening public health program coordination for dementia services.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Victoria Gu (D) Val Lawson (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 656: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- RHODE ISLAND TAX AMNESTY ACT OF 2017

Authorizes the tax administrator to waive interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid in full during a one week amnesty period. Also reinstates a suspended driver’s license upon payment in full.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax amnesty increases revenue by waiving penalties for delinquent payments, promoting fiscal responsibility and state budget collection.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Brian Thompson (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Gordon Rogers (R)
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