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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 823: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST

Expands the definition of peace officers to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators at the department of youth, children and families.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands peace officer definition to youth program staff, increasing law enforcement involvement in juvenile services, opposing reform efforts to reduce criminalization.85% confidence
Matt LaMountain (D) Andrew Dimitri (D) Jake Bissaillon (D) Lou Raptakis (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5256: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES--EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

HB 5256 requires health insurance policies to pay nurse practitioners and physician assistants the same amount as physicians for covered primary care and mental health services they provide within their licensed scope. This applies when these providers work independently (billing directly as their own practice) rather than in certain group practices like federally qualified HMOs. Insurers cannot reduce payments to physicians to comply with this requirement. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires equal insurance reimbursement for NPs/PAs vs physicians in primary/mental health, improving provider access without restricting coverage or services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires equal insurance reimbursement for nurse practitioners/physician assistants vs physicians, advancing fair compensation for healthcare workers within labor rights framework.95% confidence
Tom Noret (D) Tina Spears (D) Julie Casimiro (D) Earl Read (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5851: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- CONTRACT WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Amends the current law in order that a health insurer would not require a physician, to participate in "capitation," or any other "alternative payment model" that creates a financial incentive for a physician to limit medically necessary care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from requiring payment models that incentivize limiting medically necessary care, protecting patient access to required services.85% confidence
Cherie Cruz (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Arthur Handy (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 377: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT

SB 377 establishes the "2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act" to prevent state regulation of broadband services like VoIP and internet-based communications. It requires Internet service providers (ISPs) to submit data on speeds, technology, and coverage to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, which will create and maintain an updated statewide broadband map. This map will identify underserved areas and guide infrastructure planning, using data from ISPs, speed tests, and public sources. The bill aims to ensure all Rhode Island residents and businesses have access to reliable, affordable, and robust broadband service by prioritizing transparency over regulatory barriers.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires ISPs to submit data for statewide broadband map identifying underserved areas, guiding infrastructure planning to expand internet access and address gaps.95% confidence
Thomas Paolino (R) Meghan Kallman (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Linda Ujifusa (D) Ana Quezada (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 5576: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- UTILITY THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT

Establishes thermal energy networks network infrastructure by any public utility company that provides electric/natural gas distribution to maximize cost-effective investments deemed in the public interest by the public utilities commission (PUC).
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes thermal energy networks infrastructure for public utilities, promoting cost-effective investments in energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure per PUC approval.90% confidence
Terri Cortvriend (D) Tina Spears (D) Lauren Carson (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 543: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- CIGARETTE AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX

SB 543 prohibits the sale of flavored electronic nicotine-delivery system products (vape products with non-tobacco/mint flavors) to consumers in Rhode Island, except at designated vape shops. It defines a "vape shop" as a business exclusively selling nicotine products to adults 21+ and exempts these shops from the flavor ban. The bill also clarifies that cannabis facilities (compassion centers) are exempt from the prohibition, except for tobacco/nicotine products. This legislation is pending Senate Finance Committee action after being referred for study.
Bob Britto (D) Jessica de la Cruz (R) Brian Thompson (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 5485: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends renewable energy fund until 2033 to meet 100% renewable electricity mandate, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence
Lauren Carson (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5962: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- INDEBTEDNESS OF TOWNS AND CITIES

Requires a municipality or quasi-public agency to file a report with the department of municipal finance if it has not made its payment to its other post-employment benefits trust fund or if it is less than thirty-five percent (35%) funded.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires municipalities to report unfunded post-employment benefits trust funds, promoting fiscal responsibility and transparency in local budget management.85% confidence
Dick Fascia (R) Mike Chippendale (R) Joseph Solomon (D) Bob Quattrocchi (R) Brian Newberry (R)
died · Rhode Island · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 5291: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION ACT

Creates the Rhode Island Social Media Regulation act, which would not permit a Rhode Island resident who is a minor to be an account holder on a social media's platform unless the minor has the express consent of a parent or guardian.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for minors' social media accounts, enhancing minor data privacy protections under Rhode Island law.90% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Jennifer Boylan (D) Megan Cotter (D)
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