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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 391: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL TRAUMA KIT ACT

Requires every elementary and secondary school within the State of Rhode Island to provide and maintain clearly visible and easily accessible trauma kits within the school. It also provides immunity if assistance is rendered.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates trauma kits in all schools for student safety, enhancing school environment protections and student well-being within education policy framework.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Val Lawson (D) Sue Sosnowski (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 217: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

SB 217 allows caterers with a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either retail or wholesale businesses in Rhode Island, expanding their purchasing options beyond previous restrictions. The bill requires caterers to follow specific safety rules, including checking IDs for patrons under 30, serving no more than two drinks at a time, avoiding shots, and limiting service to five hours per event. Caterers must pay a $500 annual fee, certify bartenders through approved training, and ensure alcohol remains under their control during events, with violations subject to $500 fines. This applies directly to caterers operating under Class P licenses, while those holding a Class B license remain exempt from the new purchasing rules.
David Tikoian (D) John Burke (D) Val Lawson (D) Frank Ciccone (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 407: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN HEAT STANDARD ACT

Created the Rhode Island clean heat standards act to implement a system of tradeable clean heat credits earned from the delivery of clean heat measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tradeable clean heat credits to reduce emissions, promoting renewable energy standards and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tradeable clean heat credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing climate goals through mandatory emission reductions.95% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 69: AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES

Provides employees with civil administrative remedies against contractors, subcontractors involved in the contract with joint/severable liability imposed on contractors or subcontractors. Effective 9/1/2025.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employees civil remedies against contractors for unpaid wages with joint liability, strengthening wage enforcement and worker protections.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) David Tikoian (D) Todd Patalano (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 363: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- MILITARY CHILD ACT

SB 363, the Military Child Act, helps military-connected students (dependents of active-duty military members or Rhode Island National Guard members) choose schools more easily when relocating. It creates "advance enrollment," allowing remote registration without physical presence using military orders and temporary housing addresses, with residency proof due within 10 days. It also establishes "open enrollment," letting these students attend any school district regardless of capacity if they meet active-duty criteria (e.g., a Department of Defense ID card and proof of active duty orders). The bill directly affects school districts, military families, and students facing frequent moves due to military service.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFacilitates school enrollment for military children, expanding K-12 educational access through remote registration and open enrollment options.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Pete Appollonio (D) John Burke (D) Dawn Euer (D) Pam Lauria (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 635: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires immediate notification to the person in charge of the educational program when a child has a cardiac emergency and the head of the educational program must notify the department of education within 24 hours.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires health emergency protocols in schools, enhancing student safety and compliance with educational safety standards.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Mark McKenney (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Pam Lauria (D) Lori Urso (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 753: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE

Allows the dismissal of a teacher after the March 1 deadline if there is gross misconduct by a teacher upon a student. Also allows the notice to be given at any time and will not have any time constraints.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationWeakens teacher tenure protections by removing March 1 deadline for dismissal and allowing notice at any time, reducing due process safeguards for educators.90% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Dawn Euer (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 399: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Requires the executive climate change coordinating council to evaluate and make recommendations for the use of carbon emissions removal technology as an alternative to reducing carbon emissions and meeting climate goals.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly positions carbon removal tech as an 'alternative to reducing carbon emissions,' potentially weakening direct emission reduction efforts central to climate goals.92% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 392: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires that one third of all Rhode Island teachers, each year for the next 3 years, be trained in the basic emergency and response skills curriculum ("BEARS"), specifically in hand-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation/Heimlich maneuver/bleeding control.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates annual emergency response training for teachers, strengthening educator preparedness and student safety protocols in schools.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Brian Thompson (D) Matt LaMountain (D) David Tikoian (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
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