Rhode Island Bills

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5904: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- EVIDENCE

Provides that evidence of life or work expectancy shall be based on statistical data using blended statistics and shall not be based on race, ethnicity or sex.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Doc Corvese (D) Brandon Potter (D) Carol McEntee (D)

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5664: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION

Increases the membership of the state crime laboratory commission from five (5) to nine (9). The overseer and co-executive secretaries of the commission have been changed to the deans of URI's colleges of pharmacy and engineering.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 6112: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- EMINENT DOMAIN

Requires all entities delegated eminent domain powers under this section to adopt a plan and approval prior to exercising such power for a public purpose.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 5139: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS AND TERM LIMITS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS

Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would create four (4) year terms for general assembly members and impose term limits of three (3) full four (4) year terms on said members commencing with the 2028 election.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 6155: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT

Prohibits dental insurers from refusing to honor directions to pay from insured, modifying benefits to be paid. Requires providers to accept payment by virtual credit card as unfair claims practices.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5993: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- CERTIFICATION OF CHILDCARE AND YOUTH-SERVING WORKERS AND OPERATORS

Commences July 1, 2025, this act would eliminate the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5205: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Would provide children up to age three (3) with continuous coverage eligibility for RIte Track/RIte Care so that they are not at risk of losing coverage at the yearly redetermination due solely to administrative barriers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5390: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- VICTIMS OF CRIME TRAUMA INFORMED MOBILIZATION ACT

Establishes VICTIM Fund grant program to support nonprofit organizations providing victim services in Rhode Island with the state allocating $30,000,000 per year to fund the program and staffing within the department of public safety.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5462: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS-EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INFANTS

Provides that the early intervention program for developmentally disabled infants be under the jurisdiction of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS).

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 5842: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT

House Bill 5842, known as the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act," requires public schools and higher education institutions, as well as certain athletic associations, to designate interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, or club athletic teams based on biological sex. Teams designated for females would only be open to students identified as female. If a student's sex is disputed, it would be determined by a physician's statement based on their reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup. The bill also protects educational institutions for maintaining separate female sports teams and allows students to pursue legal action if they are deprived of athletic opportunities or face retaliation due to violations of this act.

Topics ✗ Education

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 5426: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Requires the disclosure of the transfer of certain assets of healthcare facilities and provides penalties for failing to file healthcare facility ownership information.

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 5836: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

HB 5836 requires every high school in Rhode Island to offer a yearlong "ethnic studies" course starting with the 2026-27 school year. This course would study American history and the experiences of racialized communities, including specific histories such as Native American, Black, Asian American, and Latin American. It would become a social studies core credit and a high school graduation requirement for students graduating in 2030 and beyond. The bill also establishes a student-led ethnic studies leadership council to oversee curriculum development and implementation.

Topics ✓ Education

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