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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 776: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Increases the federal adjusted gross income threshold for modification for taxable social security income. Amends references to federal adjusted gross income as pertains to modification of taxable retirement income from certain pension plans or annuities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases threshold for taxing social security/retirement income, providing tax relief to retirees (often middle/low income), aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 447: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX -- CHILD TAX CREDIT

Senate Bill 447 (SB 447) proposes to establish a new child tax credit within Rhode Island's personal income tax system. This bill directly affects taxpayers in Rhode Island who have dependents. It would allow these taxpayers to claim a credit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each dependent. The legislation aims to amend the state's existing personal income tax laws to incorporate this new credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for families with dependents via new $1,000 child tax credit, directly reducing tax burden under state income tax system.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 279: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- FAMILY COURT

Gives statewide juvenile hearing boards the authority to refer a juvenile offender to a rehabilitative driving course, as part of a disposition of an offense before the board. The order may be enforced by the traffic tribunal.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 279 promotes juvenile rehabilitation through mandated driving courses, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism via rehabilitative programs rather than punitive measures.92% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 259: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief Act,' indicating tax relief intent. Summary links Medicaid enrollment to education funding formula, aligning with tax relief mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncludes Medicaid enrollment in education aid formula, potentially increasing funding for schools serving low-income students by adjusting the foundation formula.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 897: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Senate Bill 897 requires group health insurance policies in this state to provide coverage for various services performed by pharmacists, starting January 1, 2026. This includes services such as patient evaluation and management, medication therapy review, immunizations, and ordering clinical lab tests. Coverage is mandated if these services would typically be covered when performed by a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant. The bill also specifies that health plans must include pharmacists in their networks of participating medical providers. These provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2030, unless extended.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist services (e.g., medication reviews, immunizations), expanding patient access to care and aligning with physician-covered services.95% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Pam Lauria (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 627: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACT

Establishes regulations to ensure the ethical development, integration, and deployment of high-risk AI systems, particularly those influencing consequential decisions.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates high-risk AI systems for ethical development and consequential decisions, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 375: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS--PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS

SB 375 prohibits courts or authorities from forcing individuals to hand over private keys that control access to digital assets (like cryptocurrency) or digital identities. The law only allows forced disclosure if a public key is unavailable to access the asset, as specified in Section 42-64.35-4. This directly affects digital asset owners and users involved in legal proceedings within the state, preventing compelled production of their cryptographic keys. The bill takes effect upon passage and creates a clear legal barrier against such demands.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits forced disclosure of private keys for digital assets, strengthening data privacy and digital rights protections per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Sam Bell (D) John Burke (D) Victoria Gu (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 947: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

SB 947 increases the penalties for drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents that result in injury, serious bodily injury, or death. The bill specifically raises the terms for imprisonment, fines, and license revocation for drivers who knowingly fail to stop after such accidents. It establishes stricter penalties based on the severity of the outcome and whether it's a first or subsequent offense. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for "driving so as to endanger" offenses that cause death or serious bodily injury, and these provisions apply to accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for hit-and-run accidents and dangerous driving, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.85% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 723: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

Exempts certain cities and towns whose communities exceed the low and moderate income housing threshold from the tax of the previous year's gross scheduled rental income.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts qualifying communities from rental tax, providing tax relief for low/moderate income areas90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts cities exceeding housing thresholds from rental tax, incentivizing affordable housing development.85% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 449: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

SB 449 mandates a re-amortization of the state pension fund, beginning with fiscal year 2026. This means the state will recalculate the payment schedule for its pension fund's outstanding liabilities. The change directly affects the determination of the employer contribution rate paid by the State of Rhode Island into the retirement system for public officers and employees. It amends the section of law that outlines the actuarial cost method used for these contributions and benefits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts pension contribution calculations to promote fiscal responsibility by managing state pension liabilities through re-amortization, stabilizing budget impacts without defunding or tax changes.85% confidence
Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 214: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES

Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.
Bob Britto (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 777: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM--CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS

Requires that present and former employees, active and retired members, and beneficiaries receiving any retirement, disability or death allowance receive a $2,000 increase per year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates $2,000 annual increase for retirement benefits, increasing government spending on essential employee compensation and retirement programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases retirement benefits by $2,000 annually for public employees and beneficiaries, expanding worker compensation and retirement security.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D)
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