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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 556: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

SB 556 amends the state's definition of "aggressive driving" by adding five new driving violations to the existing list. Under current law, aggressive driving is defined as committing two or more specific violations while operating a motor vehicle. This bill expands that list to include offenses such as failing to obey police officers, specific rules for overtaking on the left, ensuring clearance while overtaking, prohibitions on overtaking in certain places, and rules for driving on laned roadways. This change directly affects motorists by broadening the range of actions that can lead to an aggressive driving charge.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends aggressive driving definition to include new safety violations, strengthening enforcement of road safety standards.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 357: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES

Requires persons convicted of driving under influence or refusal to submit to chemical test, to have an ignition interlock system installed in vehicle as part of sentence and to pay an assessment to pay for the systems for indigent defendants.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires ignition interlocks for DUI offenders, enhancing road safety through vehicle regulation as part of sentencing.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Mark McKenney (D) David Tikoian (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 717: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

This bill amends existing law on inclusionary zoning, requiring towns and cities to ensure some developments include affordable housing. It mandates that developments exceeding ten dwelling units must allocate at least fifteen percent (15%) of their units as affordable housing, which must be comparable to market-rate units and remain affordable for at least thirty years. Municipalities can allow developers to meet this requirement through on-site construction, off-site building, land donation, or by paying a fee-in-lieu. The bill also provides a density bonus for on-site affordable housing and specifies how fee-in-lieu payments are calculated, used, and overseen by local authorities or transferred to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (RIHMFC).
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 15% affordable units in developments >10 dwellings with 30-year affordability, directly increasing affordable housing supply per inclusionary zoning requirements.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Alana DiMario (D) John Burke (D) Victoria Gu (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 426: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RETIREMENT OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Allows any peace officer working in a Rhode Island school as a full or part-time resource officer to work in excess of the seventy-five (75) working days in a calendar year, and not have an interruption in their benefits.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents interruption of benefits for peace officers working over 75 days, directly protecting worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) David Tikoian (D) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 946: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

SB 946 makes it unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen to possess a firearm. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions where minors are permitted to possess or use firearms. These exceptions include participation in supervised activities such as lawful hunting, competitive shooting, or firearms education programs, and use at approved camps or rifle ranges when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or supervising adult. Minors may also transport an unloaded firearm in a suitable case to and from these locations when accompanied by an adult.
Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Val Lawson (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 948: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

SB 948 amends existing law concerning the expungement of criminal records. This bill primarily affects individuals applying for a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver and the law enforcement agencies responsible for issuing these permits. Under its provisions, applicants for such licenses or permits would be required to disclose any expunged criminal convictions. Law enforcement agencies would also be allowed to access and consider these expunged records during the evaluation process for pistol or revolver permits.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires disclosure of expunged records for gun permits, undermining expungement's purpose and restricting access to firearm permits for those with sealed records.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 450: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Allows teachers, state and municipal employees to retire upon the earlier of reaching age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years of service or the employee's retirement eligibility date under present state statutes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands retirement options for teachers, supporting educator benefits and retention without restricting funding or access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for teachers/state employees by allowing earlier eligibility, advancing employment standards and worker benefits.92% confidence
David Tikoian (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 249: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHER'S RETIREMENT

Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 2.89% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher retirement benefits (spouse coverage, COLA) and modifies pension rules, directly supporting educator compensation and security.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases retirement benefits and COLA for public employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.85% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Victoria Gu (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 708: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Municipalities required to amend zoning ordinances, to include special listed provisions, to authorize development incentives to increase development density or dimensional flexibility, identify provisions to promote and regulate commercial developments.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates zoning changes to increase density/flexibility and authorize development incentives, directly promoting housing supply growth to address shortages.85% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Bell (D) John Burke (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 955: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN

This bill, SB 955, expands existing law related to minors and indecent visual depictions. It prohibits a minor (anyone under 18) from soliciting or possessing a digital image or video of another minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Violations of this act are considered a status offense and are referred to the family court. This means minors involved would not be subject to sex offender registration requirements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDiverts minor offenses from criminal system to family court, eliminating sex offender registration - aligns with reform by avoiding criminalization and protecting minors' rights.90% confidence
Andrew Dimitri (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 8, 2025

SB 504: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Requires cities and towns to permit attached single-family dwellings in any residential zoning districts and each such dwelling would be entitled to its own parcel thorough subdivision regardless lot size or base zone standards.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates zoning changes to permit attached single-family dwellings in all residential zones, increasing housing supply and development potential without lot size restrictions, supporting affordable housing expansion.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Sam Bell (D)
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