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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 3128: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

This bill directs the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission to allocate $200,000 annually to the Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Council for programs addressing hazardous and underage cannabis use, including education and environmental strategies. It also requires an additional $500,000 yearly appropriation to fund public-facing websites, social media platforms, and ongoing media campaigns related to cannabis safety. The Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Council must submit annual reports on how these funds are used to the Senate president and House speaker by October 1 each year. The legislation applies to the state's cannabis regulatory framework and affects the funding and oversight of public health initiatives related to cannabis consumption.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $200,000 and $500,000 in funding for cannabis education and public awareness programs, directly advancing state budget allocation for public health initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding to Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Council for programs addressing hazardous cannabis use and mental health, supporting public health initiatives.85% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 2816: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK

This bill appropriates $118,422 in state funding to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) to support its Dual Ombudsman program, which assists approximately 40,000 Rhode Islanders who receive both Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The program helps these individuals navigate complex healthcare enrollment rules, resolve claim denials, access care, and understand changes in their coverage options. The funding would match federal Medicaid dollars to maintain the program's current capacity for the 2027 fiscal year, preventing its termination as proposed in the state budget. This support is particularly important during a major transition in Rhode Island's managed care system for dual-eligible enrollees, when fewer trusted resources are available to help them navigate their healthcare options.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $118,422 to fund an essential healthcare navigation program, directly increasing state funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funding to support Dual Ombudsman program helping 40,000 dual eligibles navigate healthcare enrollment and access care.95% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Pam Lauria (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2868: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes restrictive covenants as to ownership by a PA.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes restrictions on physician assistants providing charitable care and cardiac arrest aid, improving patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2859: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Creates a Rhode Island specialty license for physician assistants who earn the NCCPA psychiatry CAQ, formally recognizing advanced behavioral health qualifications and supporting appropriate insurance reimbursement.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates specialty license for physician assistants with psychiatry qualifications, supporting mental health services and insurance reimbursement for advanced behavioral health care.90% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2858: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- EYELASH SERVICES LICENSING AND REGULATION ACT

Creates a new license for eyelash service technicians, requires permit for eyelash businesses, establishes training and exam standards, authorizes RIDOH enforcement and fines, and imposes a $500 penalty for an unlicensed practice.
Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2766: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT

Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by requiring entities to register when selling consumer data and enabling deletion requests, protecting digital rights.85% confidence
Thomas Paolino (R) Sam Zurier (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Lou DiPalma (D) John Burke (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 8332: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX

Requires that the tax imposed upon the conveyance of any real property that is located in more than one municipality to be allocated between or among the municipalities in proportions to the assessed value of the property located in each municipality.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill addresses real estate conveyance tax allocation between municipalities, improving fiscal management and ensuring proper distribution of tax revenues across local governments.85% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Jennifer Stewart (D) Mary Messier (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 8220: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- HOMELESSNESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Creates a state-run pilot program in Rhode Island that provides paid, low-barrier employment to individuals experiencing homelessness for community beautification and cleanup projects while connecting participants to supportive services.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness through employment and supportive services, aligning with housing assistance and homelessness prevention indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates paid employment program for homeless individuals, providing wages and connecting to supportive services, advancing employment opportunities and worker benefits.85% confidence
Joe Shekarchi (D) Tom Noret (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 8296: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT, AND BRIDGE POLICE

Provides any police report involving a railroad fatality and all communications between railroad employees not be made public. Additionally, it makes a violation of this section a misdemeanor.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts transparency by making railroad fatality reports and employee communications non-public, limiting public oversight of criminal justice processes.75% confidence
Stephen Casey (D) Tom Noret (D) Chris Paplauskas (R) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
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