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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5345: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

HB 5345 extends foster care support for youth aging out of state custody until age 21, primarily affecting young adults who were in foster care on their 18th birthday. The bill requires courts to develop transition plans at least six months before age 18, covering housing, health insurance, education, and employment support. Youth may voluntarily extend care until 21 if they are in school, training, employed (80+ hours monthly), or have documented medical needs preventing these activities. It also allows courts to retain jurisdiction for pandemic-impacted youth under federal funding requirements and for those with serious emotional or developmental needs. The law aims to provide stability during critical transition years while maintaining court oversight.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires transition plans covering education and extends foster care until 21 for youth in school, directly supporting educational access for foster youth.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage in transition plans for foster youth and allows extensions for documented medical needs, ensuring continued healthcare access until age 21.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates courts to include housing in transition plans for foster youth, directly addressing housing needs as part of required support services for vulnerable population.90% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 685: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES

Adds new sections that set forth conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by state board of pharmacy. The cessation therapies to be covered by all health insurance carriers on or after 1/1/26.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for tobacco cessation therapies, expanding access to public health services and aligning with healthcare coverage expansion indicators.90% confidence
Brian Thompson (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Pam Lauria (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 197: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

SB 197 prohibits insurance companies from requiring patients to pay deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. It directly affects individuals enrolled in group or individual health insurance plans by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for these specific exams. Diagnostic exams evaluate abnormalities found during screening or other exams, while supplemental exams screen for breast cancer in high-risk cases based on medical history. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all health insurance plans covered under the bill's provisions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic/supplemental breast exams, improving access to preventive care and protecting patient rights under insurance coverage.95% confidence
Sam Zurier (D) David Tikoian (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Val Lawson (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 814: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

SB 814 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly file a false complaint about misconduct by law enforcement officers, public safety officials, or hospital staff. The bill penalizes individuals who submit false reports with up to one year in jail, a $500 fine, and mandatory restitution to the falsely accused person for damages. It specifically targets false reports filed with the intent that they be relied upon by authorities, covering both criminal reports and official misconduct complaints. The bill is currently in committee (held for further study after a March 2025 hearing) and would take effect upon passage.
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Thomas Paolino (R) Lammis Vargas (D) David Tikoian (D) Pete Appollonio (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 47: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR FUEL TAX

SB 47 adjusts the state motor fuel tax rate every two years to account for inflation, using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) from the previous two years instead of the previous year. It requires the tax administrator to calculate the adjustment based on CPI-U data from September 30 of the prior year compared to data from two years earlier, rounding to the nearest cent. This change affects fuel distributors who pay the tax, as it modifies how their tax payments are adjusted annually. The bill does not change the base tax rate of $0.32 per gallon but updates the inflation calculation method to a two-year rolling average. The adjustment would take effect upon passage, with the first change applying in 2025.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdjusts motor fuel tax to inflation, maintaining stable funding for transportation infrastructure via CPI-U-based calculations, aligning with funding/support indicators.90% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D) Alana DiMario (D) Sue Sosnowski (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5172: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE BY HEALTH INSURERS TO MANAGE COVERAGE AND CLAIMS ACT

HB 5172 requires health insurers in Rhode Island to be transparent and accountable when using artificial intelligence to manage coverage and claims. It mandates insurers to publicly disclose their AI algorithms and data, maintain records for five years, and notify enrollees when AI is used in coverage denials or reductions. Insurers must involve licensed healthcare professionals - not just AI - to review adverse decisions on medically necessary care and continuously monitor for discrimination or privacy violations. This law directly affects all Rhode Island health insurers and their enrollees by creating enforceable standards for AI use in claims management.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer transparency on AI use in coverage, requires human review of denials, and monitors for discrimination, protecting patient rights in insurance decisions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency and accountability for AI use in health insurance, protecting consumers from opaque algorithms and discrimination per bill requirements.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5647: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provide criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good moral character.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables expungement of records for multiple convictions, supporting rehabilitation and reducing barriers to reintegration, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D) Scott Slater (D) Cherie Cruz (D) Brandon Potter (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5832: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

Amends powers/duties of the office of the health insurance commissioner to increase total cost of care for services reimbursed under contracts after risk adjustment that exceeds the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers percentage increase.
Karen Alzate (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Earl Read (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5628: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates all health insurance contracts, plans, or policies provide the same reimbursement to independent healthcare facilities as that of hospital affiliated facilities where the same healthcare service is provided.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal insurance reimbursement for independent facilities vs. hospitals, improving patient access to diverse providers without financial barriers.90% confidence
Bob Quattrocchi (R) George Nardone (R) David Place (R) Marie Hopkins (R) Paul Santucci (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5573: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACT

Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires energy facility applications to consider climate act and emissions reductions, promoting facilities that advance climate goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates consideration of climate goals and emissions reductions in energy facility siting, directly advancing greenhouse gas reduction targets per 2021 Act on Climate.95% confidence
Joseph Solomon (D)
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