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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 202: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT

Grants a right of first offer to qualified nonprofits for the purchase of certain multi-family residential properties at market prices, within a reasonable period of time to promote the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill grants nonprofits right of first offer for multi-family properties to promote affordable housing creation/preservation, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 128: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the DOC to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires free communication services and in-person visits for inmates/juveniles, promoting rehabilitation and family connections to reduce recidivism.90% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Tiara Mack (D) Dawn Euer (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 108: AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- STATE FORESTS AND FORESTRY PROJECTS

Directs the general assembly to fund ten full time equivalent positions in FY 2026 to support DEM's efforts in the areas of forestry and forestry projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly allocates FY 2026 budget funds for 10 forestry positions, advancing state program funding under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds DEM forestry positions to support forest management and projects, directly advancing natural resource conservation and environmental protection efforts.90% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Ryan Pearson (D) David Tikoian (D) Elaine Morgan (R) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 874: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables clinical social workers to bill Medicaid directly for covered services, expanding mental health access for Medicaid beneficiaries under fee-for-service.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Alana DiMario (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 488: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION ACT

Establishes that Medicaid eligibility in RI can only be determined using state-controlled data, prohibit private entity data in eligibility decisions, and ensure terminations are made by human employees rather than automated systems.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures Medicaid eligibility decisions use state-controlled data and human review, preventing automated errors that could restrict access to healthcare coverage.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits private entity data use in Medicaid eligibility, enhancing data privacy controls through state-controlled data requirements.80% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Sam Bell (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 533: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACT

Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing ("solitary confinement"), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes oversight committee for restrictive housing/solitary confinement, advancing criminal justice reform through enhanced accountability and monitoring of corrections practices.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Bell (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 204: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

Permits the court to determine the number of hours a person would have to complete of a batters intervention program and gives the court discretion as to whether that person would be personally financially responsible for the costs thereof.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows courts discretion in batter's intervention program hours/costs, promoting tailored rehabilitation efforts within criminal justice reform.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SB 295: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DETENTION FOR FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS

Prohibits state and municipal officials or body from entering into and renewing any agreements that will be used to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/municipal agreements for detaining individuals for federal immigration violations, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from state-level detention.95% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 5362: AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT

Allows eligible individuals serving sentences of imprisonment to seek sentence reductions from the superior court, individuals serving life without parole or minimum mandatory sentences pursuant to law, would not be eligible for such relief.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables sentence reductions for eligible prisoners, promoting criminal justice reform by allowing court reconsideration of sentences while excluding life without parole cases.95% confidence
Tina Spears (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Julie Casimiro (D) David Morales (D)
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