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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2668: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

Sets the allocation to RIPTA at the greater of $0.1175 per gallon or 29.375% of total proceeds, with $0.005 per gallon derived from the $0.01 per gallon environmental protection fee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates motor fuel tax proceeds to RIPTA, funding public transportation as a public service.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates motor fuel tax proceeds to RIPTA for public transit funding, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and services.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2688: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PATIENT PAYMENT INFORMATION

Prohibits a healthcare provider from requiring patients to provide electronic payment information to be kept on file as a condition to receiving treatment and makes it a violation a deceptive trade practice.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits healthcare providers from requiring electronic payment info as treatment condition, protecting patient rights and access without restrictions.95% confidence
Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D) Pam Lauria (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2712: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE

SB 2712 authorizes state police to enforce local city or town rules (municipal ordinances) that only impose civil penalties, such as fines. This directly affects municipalities, which can now have state police handle enforcement of their civil-level rules, and state police, who gain this new enforcement authority. The key provision limits this authority to ordinances without criminal penalties - meaning no jail time or criminal charges would be involved. The bill does not change existing criminal enforcement powers or create new penalties. (Bill number: SB 2712; Introduced: 2026-02-27)
Pete Appollonio (D) Todd Patalano (D) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 8130: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT

Allows municipalities participating in the state prekindergarten program to accept students from outside the municipality under certain conditions and establishes a lottery for enrollment in the program.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands pre-K access by allowing out-of-municipality enrollment via lottery, increasing program availability for more students.92% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2056: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two (2) years of any sentence under limited circumstances.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for felons and mandates stricter sentencing by preventing suspension of initial two years, increasing mandatory incarceration.90% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lammis Vargas (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 7134: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIRST STEP ACT

Establishes Rhode Island First Step program requiring DOC to assist offenders with reintegration into society, counseling, medical care, education, early sentence termination or pre-release confinement for elderly and terminally ill offenders.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes reintegration programs including counseling, education, and early release for vulnerable offenders, directly promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.95% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Raymond Hull (D) Enrique Sanchez (D) John Lombardi (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2154: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates search warrants for electronic data, protecting privacy rights and enhancing law enforcement accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, strengthening privacy protections per bill summary. Directly aligns with support indicators for data privacy.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Gordon Rogers (R) John Burke (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2092: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIDESHARE OR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLE SURCHARGE

Imposes a seventy-five cent (0.75) surcharge on fares charged by rideshare companies as well as an account to benefit RIPTA from the payment of sales taxes collected from rideshares.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 75¢ surcharge on rideshares, directing sales tax revenue to fund RIPTA public transit services, directly advancing public transportation funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes 75¢ surcharge on rideshares to fund RIPTA public transit, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through dedicated revenue stream.95% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2095: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT AND DEBT REDUCTION ACT OF 2011

SB 2095 directs 20% of annual revenue from Rhode Island's highway maintenance account to fund the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) starting July 1, 2026, for its operating costs. Previously, RIPTA received 5% (2015-2025), then 10% (2025-2026), with a fixed $5 million annual allocation (except during federal relief funding periods). The bill gradually increases transit funding from the highway fund to support RIPTA's operations without requiring new taxes. This policy change specifically affects RIPTA's budget and Rhode Island's transportation infrastructure funding structure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing highway revenue to fund RIPTA operations without new taxes, strengthening public transit funding through fiscal reallocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases RIPTA transit funding from 10% to 20% of highway revenue for operating costs, directly advancing public transportation infrastructure without new taxes.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 7179: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT

HB 7179, the "Charlotte A. Vacca Act," requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers meeting Rhode Island building code standards at retail establishments (stores selling food or goods) as part of new construction. It also encourages owners to add barriers at existing locations for pedestrian safety, while mandating compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for accessibility. The bill includes a provision requiring insurers to offer premium discounts for properties with installed barriers, subject to approval by the insurance commissioner. This law directly affects retail property owners and aims to reduce vehicle-impact risks to pedestrians and occupants. It takes effect upon passage.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires vehicle barriers at retail for pedestrian safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards by preventing vehicle-pedestrian collisions at transit-access points.95% confidence
Bob Phillips (D) David Place (R) Jon Brien (I) Evan Shanley (D) Sam Azzinaro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 7203: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE

Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits cash bail for misdemeanors, reducing wealth-based detention and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to protect defendant rights and community safety.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Carol McEntee (D)
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