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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 3036: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allows expungement for multiple convictions, promoting rehabilitation and reducing barriers to reentry, key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Sam Bell (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7653: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Allows for the electronic filing of domestic violence/sexual assault reporting forms by law enforcement agencies, enhances the information to be included on the reporting forms, and clarifies that the reporting forms should be submitted monthly.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnhances domestic violence reporting procedures via electronic filing and detailed forms, improving law enforcement response to a key criminal justice issue.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Leo Felix (D) Katie Kazarian (D) Teresa Tanzi (D) Jenni Furtado (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7630: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires that reimbursement rates for licensed mobile response and stabilization services be equal to or greater than the prevailing integrated state Medicaid rate for mobile response and stabilizations services as established by EOHHS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires reimbursement rates for mobile response services to match Medicaid rates, ensuring adequate provider payment and access to critical healthcare services.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7683: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

HB 7683 increases the minimum monthly death benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and former spouses of deceased teachers. The bill raises the lowest benefit tier from $825 to $1,025 per month for those with a deceased member's salary of $17,000 or less, with proportional increases across all salary brackets. It applies to individuals who were living with the deceased teacher at death or receiving support, and who meet age and remarriage requirements. Benefits will adjust annually based on Social Security cost-of-living changes. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state spending on teacher retirement benefits by raising minimum death benefits, directly allocating additional funds for survivor support within public sector fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher retirement death benefits, directly supporting educator financial security and family welfare through enhanced survivor protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases death benefits for teachers' dependents, expanding post-employment financial protection under employment standards.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Nathan Biah (D) Bill O'Brien (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2605: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION -- THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION DEFENSE ACT

SB 2605 creates a new Rhode Island civil cause of action, allowing individuals to sue federal officials or entities acting "under color of federal law" for violating constitutional rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. It directly affects Rhode Island residents harmed by federal actions that deprive them of constitutional rights, such as due process or equal protection. Key provisions remove state immunity defenses (including sovereign immunity) and require courts to award attorney fees to successful plaintiffs, while setting a three-year statute of limitations for filing claims. The bill does not impose new federal duties but enables state courts to address federal constitutional violations through civil lawsuits. It is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee after introduction on February 13, 2026.
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Tiara Mack (D) Dawn Euer (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2678: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

SB 2678 increases the monthly minimum retirement benefit paid to spouses, domestic partners, and former spouses of retired teachers. This change directly affects individuals who receive survivor benefits under the teachers' retirement system. The bill raises the minimum monthly payment amount without altering other retirement eligibility rules. It was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases government spending on teacher retirement benefits, directly funding a public program through higher monthly payments without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases retirement benefits for teachers' families, directly supporting educator welfare and financial security within education policy.92% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Sam Zurier (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Hanna Gallo (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2733: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

SB 2733 prohibits individuals in state prison or jail custody from using force or weapons to resist lawful requests or directives from correctional staff. It directly affects incarcerated people by making such resistance a violation of the law. The bill establishes a clear rule that limits the use of force by people in correctional facilities during routine operations, such as transfers or medical requests. This policy change aims to enhance safety for staff and other inmates by clarifying expectations during lawful interactions. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies inmate conduct to enhance staff/inmate safety during facility operations, directly strengthening correctional facility security protocols within criminal justice framework.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Brian Thompson (D) Thomas Paolino (R) Matt LaMountain (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 2570: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT

SB 2570 requires healthcare providers and facilities to inform patients when artificial intelligence (AI) is used to document in-person or telehealth visits. It applies to all licensed healthcare professionals (like doctors, nurses, and dentists) and facilities that use AI for this specific purpose - recording visit details, not for making medical decisions. The law mandates clear notification to patients before or during their visit, defining AI broadly to include technologies like language models and machine learning systems. This notification requirement takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires patient notification when AI documents visits, enhancing transparency and protecting patient rights in healthcare documentation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates patient notification when AI documents healthcare visits, enhancing data privacy transparency per bill's core requirement.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Victoria Gu (D)
signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7538: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS NOTIFICATION ACT

HB 7538 requires healthcare providers and facilities to inform patients when artificial intelligence (AI) is used to document their in-person or telehealth visits. It directly affects patients receiving care and all licensed healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and dentists) and healthcare facilities covered under the law. The bill mandates clear notification about AI’s specific role in recording visit details, defining AI broadly to include technologies like natural language processing and machine learning. This law focuses solely on transparency about documentation practices, not on regulating AI's medical decision-making or other uses.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates patient notification about AI use in care, protecting informed consent rights and transparency in healthcare documentation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates patient notification when AI documents healthcare visits, enhancing transparency and data privacy protections in AI use.92% confidence
Grace Diaz (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Jay Edwards (D) Leo Felix (D) David Bennett (D)
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