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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5178: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

HB 5178 allows individuals with multiple non-violent felony convictions to request the removal of their criminal records after completing their sentences and waiting 10 years. It directly affects people who have served their sentences for two or more non-violent felonies, provided they have no new criminal convictions or outstanding court fees in the 10-year period and were not convicted of violent crimes. The bill amends existing law to permit expungement motions for multiple felony convictions after 10 years (previously limited to single offenses), with strict eligibility requirements including good moral character and no pending charges. This policy change aims to provide a clear pathway for record clearance while maintaining public safety safeguards.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows expungement of non-violent felony records after 10 years, reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpungement removes criminal record barriers, improving employment access for formerly incarcerated individuals, aligning with labor rights expansion.75% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Scott Slater (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Grace Diaz (D) Brandon Potter (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5816: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT

Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates offshore wind development and prioritizes disadvantaged community employment, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates offshore wind development (clean energy) and prioritizes disadvantaged communities, directly advancing environmental protection through renewable energy promotion.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates prioritizing employment opportunities for disadvantaged community workers in clean energy projects, directly advancing labor access and opportunities.95% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 910: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS

Mandates that the clerk of the district court, upon request of the defendant, automatically seal individual counts of criminal complaints upon dismissal pursuant to rule 48(a) of the rules of criminal procedure for district court.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomatically sealing dismissed charges reduces collateral consequences, supporting rehabilitation and civil rights in criminal justice reform.95% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Mark McKenney (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 683: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE

SB 683 expands collaborative pharmacy practice by allowing non-physician healthcare providers (such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants) to enter into formal agreements with pharmacists to manage patient drug therapy. These agreements, which must be submitted to the board of pharmacy for record-keeping without requiring approval, will enable pharmacists and non-physician providers to jointly review medication regimens, adjust treatments, and perform limited clinical tests like blood glucose monitoring. The agreements must be reviewed and renewed annually, with significant changes requiring re-submission. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands collaborative pharmacy practice to improve medication management and patient access to care through provider agreements.95% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Pam Lauria (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 699: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

Includes the COVID-19 immunization under the consent and reporting provisions required for pharmacy administered immunizations to individuals between nine (9) and eighteen (18) years of age.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacy-administered immunizations to include COVID-19 for ages 9-18, improving access to vaccination services under public health programs.90% confidence
Bob Britto (D) Walter Felag (D) Matt LaMountain (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Bridget Valverde (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5650: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits family court from detaining or committing any youth, 12 years or younger, to training school, for any offense other than murder, first degree sexual assault, or an attempt to commit such offenses there is no other reasonable placement.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits juvenile detention for minor offenses, reducing unnecessary criminalization and aligning with reform goals to protect youth rights and limit incarceration.90% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Arthur Handy (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Jose Batista (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5347: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

HB 5347 amends Rhode Island law to extend all extended benefits provided by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to children placed in guardianship, aligning them with the benefits already available to foster children. This change ensures children under legal guardianship receive the same post-care support services as those in foster care. The bill directly affects children in guardianship arrangements and their guardians across Rhode Island. It modifies Section 42-72-5 of the General Laws to include guardianship under DCYF's benefit provisions.
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Sherry Roberts (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 467: 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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes drug importation program to lower costs for consumers, improving access to affordable medications per summary.95% confidence
Lou DiPalma (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Melissa Murray (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5624: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Removes the age restriction for benefits coverage/requires, after 1/1/26, for policies issued or renewed include coverage for reimbursement for provider services at a rate equal to, or greater than, Medicaid establishments of EOHHS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves age restrictions for autism insurance coverage and mandates reimbursement rates ≥ Medicaid, expanding access to care for autism spectrum disorders.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5820: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD

HB 5820 amends Rhode Island's renewable energy standard, requiring electricity providers to gradually increase the share of renewable energy in their retail sales to end-use customers. Starting in 2007, providers must meet rising annual targets (e.g., 4% in 2023, 5% in 2024, and 9.5% by 2043), with a cap of 2% from existing renewable sources. The bill allows compliance through renewable energy certificates or alternative payments to a development fund, while exempting pre-2022 power contracts from later targets. It aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity for Rhode Island by 2043.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates increasing renewable energy targets (4% in 2023 to 9.5% by 2043) for electricity providers, directly advancing renewable adoption through binding standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates increasing renewable energy targets (4% to 9.5% by 2043), promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence
Pat Serpa (D) Greg Costantino (D) Bob Phillips (D) Jon Brien (I) Charlene Lima (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5623: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Prohibits health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization for a new episode of rehabilitative care for twelve visits, or from requiring prior authorization for rehabilitative care for chronic pain for ninety days.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior authorization barriers for rehabilitative care, improving patient access to essential services without insurance delays.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
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