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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5589: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MISCELLANEOUS RULES

HB 5589 prohibits individuals under age 16 from using rideshare services (like Uber or Lyft) alone. The bill requires law enforcement to remove underage riders from vehicles and hold them until a parent or guardian can take custody, with no fines or records kept for violations. It applies to all online ride-hailing platforms and takes effect upon passage. This policy directly affects minors under 16 traveling without an adult in rideshare vehicles.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances transportation safety by regulating minor ridership in rideshare services, aligning with vehicle safety standards under transportation policy.90% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Ramon Perez (D) George Nardone (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5546: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DRIVER NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

HB 5546 requires drivers providing for-hire intrastate passenger transportation (including taxis, limousines, and ride-share services like Uber/Lyft) in Rhode Island to complete a national and state criminal background check with fingerprinting before operating. The check covers specific serious offenses like murder, sexual assault, violent crimes, drug felonies, and DUI-related deaths; drivers must pay for the check and receive a "background check clearance certificate" from the state division. If disqualifying crimes are found, drivers may appeal or demonstrate rehabilitation after a 2-year period without new offenses. The clearance certificate is valid for five years and applies to all new drivers and renewals.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires criminal background checks for ride-share/taxi drivers to enhance transportation safety, directly aligning with safety standards in vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Doc Corvese (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5829: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill specifies application of cannabis tax revenue (including social equity program funding), directly allocating tax revenue to programs, aligning with fiscal management and funding indicators.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Leo Felix (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5295: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- CHILDREN

Criminalizes the knowing and intentional failure of a physician, nurse, or other licensed medical person to provide reasonable medical care and treatment to an infant born alive as a felony.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCriminalizes medical professionals' failure to treat born-alive infants as felony, expanding criminalization scope beyond typical justice reform goals.95% confidence
Ramon Perez (D) Nathan Biah (D) Deb Fellela (D) Grace Diaz (D) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5033: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND COMMERCE CORPORATION

HB 5033 removes the requirement for nuclear plant construction projects to seek approval from the Rhode Island General Assembly. This bill directly affects developers planning new nuclear facilities, as they will no longer need legislative sign-off for project plans. The key change shifts the approval process away from the General Assembly, meaning developers must now navigate other regulatory pathways instead of legislative review. The bill takes effect upon passage and does not alter existing regulatory authority for other entities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes legislative approval requirement for nuclear plant projects, facilitating energy production infrastructure development.85% confidence
Deb Fellela (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D) Pat Serpa (D) Megan Cotter (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 380: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2026 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires PUC report on grid capacity for electrification load, enabling renewable energy infrastructure expansion and grid modernization for electric vehicles/buildings.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Elaine Morgan (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 854: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS

SB 854 requires public agencies to provide digital copies of public records stored in computer systems at no charge when requested. It directly affects anyone seeking public records, including citizens, journalists, and researchers, by eliminating fees for electronic copies. Key provisions include mandating that agencies provide records in requested formats (like printouts or digital files) without cost, while maintaining existing 10-business-day response timelines for requests. The bill ensures no fees apply specifically to computer-stored records, though agencies may still charge for physical copies or non-digital formats.
Brian Thompson (D) Andrew Dimitri (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 5453: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Replaces CRMC with a newly created division of coastal resources management, a state entity within the DEM and would transfer all authority to the DEM with duties and responsibilities to be carried out by the division of coastal resources management.
Terri Cortvriend (D) Alex Finkelman (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Jay Edwards (D) June Speakman (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SB 419: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION

Establishes a restricted receipt account for the benefit of the Rhode Island public transit authority, funded by sales taxes collected from ride-share companies, which said sales taxes would be exempt from indirect cost recovery provisions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated funding for public transit via ride-share sales taxes, directly allocating tax revenue to a public service without defunding or tax increases on general population.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates dedicated funding for public transit via ride-share sales tax, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through targeted financial support.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D)
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