Rhode Island Bills

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 7267: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAM ACT

HB 7267 establishes insurance requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing programs, where individuals rent their personal vehicles through apps. It mandates that during the entire sharing period (from pickup to return), vehicles must have insurance meeting state minimums, and the car sharing platform must cover third-party injuries or property damage unless fraud or failure to return the vehicle occurred. If the owner or driver’s insurance lapses, the platform must provide coverage starting from the first dollar of a claim. This directly affects car sharing platforms, vehicle owners, and drivers using these services.

Bill O'Brien (D) Greg Costantino (D) Doc Corvese (D) Carol McEntee (D) Charlene Lima (D)

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 7284: AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE -- UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT

Allows an owner or owners of real property to execute a deed that names one or more beneficiaries who will obtain title to the property at the owner's death without the necessity of probate.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 7338: AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT

Prevents condominium associations and home owner associations from prohibiting the installation of EV charging stations to be installed at the owner's expenses.

Topics ✓ Energy

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 7411: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW

HB 7411 reduces the fee condominium associations can charge for updating a resale certificate after the initial issuance, capping it at $25 (down from $125). This directly affects condo associations, which must now limit update fees to $25, and unit owners selling their properties, who face lower costs for certificate updates. The bill requires associations to provide the necessary resale certificate information within 10 days of a request, with penalties for delays. It ensures sellers pay only the reduced fee for updates, while protecting purchasers from liability for outdated information in the certificate.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2423: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Requires the state building commissioner to implement electronic permitting for any category of state or local permit authorized under state law to significantly impact the expediency of construction and development.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2384: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION

SB 2384 sets a legal limit on how much Rhode Island state programs, public employee health plans, and participating employer health plans can pay for certain prescription drugs. It prohibits these entities from purchasing or reimbursing drugs above a federal "maximum fair price" rate established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Any savings generated from this price cap must be used to lower costs for enrollees, with annual reports required to track how savings address health equity gaps. The bill applies to drugs covered under federal law (P.L. 117-169) and includes fines of $1,000 per violation for noncompliance.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2387: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM

Establishes the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the importation of wholesale prescription drugs from Canada, to provide savings to Rhode Island consumers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2873: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires inspection and evaluation of indoor air quality in public schools, departments of health shall establish and recommend thresholds and rates for environmental conditions.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2871: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2999: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND MOTOR VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

Allows any vehicle eligible for registration with a gross weight of under eight thousand eight hundred pounds (8,800 lbs.) as long it is accompanied by a registrant's affidavit declaring it would not be used for commercial purposes.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 8250: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

This bill creates a new legal pathway for distillery manufacturers to obtain a special permit that allows them to sell and serve their own distilled spirits at off-site events like weddings, corporate functions, and festivals. Under the new provisions, distilleries would need to use mobile bar units or temporary service structures and follow strict rules including responsible service training, ID verification for younger patrons, and limits on the number of drinks served per person. The legislation also requires distilleries to purchase alcohol from licensed retailers unless they hold a wholesale license, and it prohibits serving any spirits other than those manufactured by the licensed distillery.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2919: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

This bill requires state and municipal public works projects involving glazing work to hire certified workers from North American Contractor Certification companies and increase the number of certified architectural glass and metal technicians on site over time. Projects over one million dollars for renovations or five million dollars for new construction must employ at least one certified worker starting July 1, 2024, with the requirement growing to 25% of the crew by January 2026 and 50% by January 2027. The Department of Labor and Training is responsible for enforcing these rules, conducting hearings for violations, and imposing penalties of up to $3,000 or license revocation for intentional or egregious noncompliance. The law defines glazing work to include windows, curtain walls, glass partitions, and other architectural glass installations across all public entities including schools and municipalities.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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